And the “craps,” this year, were somewhat slow.
And ere the languid summer died,
Sweet Maud became the Judge’s bride.
But, on the day that they were mated,
Maud’s brother Bob was intoxicated;
And Maud’s relations, twelve in all,
Were very drunk at the judge’s hall.
And when the summer came again,
The young bride bore him babies twain.
And the judge was blest, but thought it strange