But when all’s said and done

There’s things on earth ye’ve failed to steal,

And reputation’s one.

* * *

The real John Barleycorn of older days is gone, but not forgotten.

Those of us who knew him best, and loved him most,

Stuck with him ’til the last drop.

* * *

Pretty (looking over the new theatre down-town)—What do you think of the excavation?

Witty—Oh, it’s pretty good as a whole.