Was delighted to go, and as quick as a thought

Climbed into the car for a flight in the air—

"No telephone bells can disturb me up there!

And, wife, if it suits me I'll count it no crime

To stay up till ready for next Christmas time!"

Thus saying—he sailed in the giant balloon,

And I fear that he will not return very soon.

Now, when you ask "Central" for Santa-Claus land

She'll say, "discontinued"—and you'll understand.