As a driver boy he made such a mark

He came to the deck of the inland barque

And all of the perils to boat and crew

He stood at the helm and guided thro’.

He stood at the helm so manfullee

He’s a candidate now for the Presidencee.

He did so well with the helm and the mules,

They made him a teacher of district schools;

And when from college in a bran new suit,

A Greek professor at the Institute,