Me an’ marm will sign the papers, an’ we’ll
deed the place to you.”
Lawyer True looked kind o’ doubtful when
they told him what was on.
“I’ll admit,” said he, “that no one’s got a
better boy than John.
Now don’t think I’m interferin’ or am prophe-
syin’ harm,
When I warn ye not to do it; don’t ye deed
away your farm.