Where he’d took it to be sawed

At a dollar’n ten a cord.

And I’d say. Ye’re at it late.”

Then he’d grunt himself up straight.

Slick his for’ead clear of sweat

And he’d say. “Wal, you jest bet!

Bankin’ hours don’t jibe in good

With this job cf sawin’ wood.

Still, when this ’ere don’t suit me

I kin go and climb a tree.”