“James Nowlett.”... . (Chorus of “Absent.”)
“William Atkins.”... (Chorus of “Absent.”)
“Daniel Lyons.”... “Perresent, sor-r-r.”
Dan was a young immigrant, just out from the sod, and rolled his “r’s” like a cock-dove. His brogue was rich enough to make an Irishman laugh.
Bill was “wagging it.” His own especial chum was of the opinion that Bill was sick. The master’s opinion did not coincide, so he penned a note to William’s parents, to be delivered by the model boy of the school.
“Bertha Lambert.”... “Yes, ’air.”
“May Carey.”... “Pesin’, sair.”
“Rose Cooper.”... “Yes, sir.”
“Janet Wild.”... “Y-y-yes, s-sir.”
“Mary Wild.”...