They made Jim’s pistol of;

Besides the preacher said, “We’re glad

He’s happier up above!”

Bet I’d be happier, anyhow,

Most any place but here,

Where they ain’t goin’ to allow

No shootin’ off this year!

HAUL AWAY, JOE

By Charles Keeler

O Oi wuz a loafin’ lubber but bedad I learned to wurrk