I wouldn’t hold the contract for
Removal of the reef;
I wouldn’t be Izdebski,[[39]] and
I wouldn’t crimes prevent;
I’d rather be a nigger, and
Get 25 per cent.
I wouldn’t be a Secretary
nor a Manager,
To be a toiling Overseer
I’d very much demur;
I wouldn’t hold the contract for
Removal of the reef;
I wouldn’t be Izdebski,[[39]] and
I wouldn’t crimes prevent;
I’d rather be a nigger, and
Get 25 per cent.
I wouldn’t be a Secretary
nor a Manager,
To be a toiling Overseer
I’d very much demur;