The Russ standing by

Turned his glance upon me.

(For the Jap's pile was high.)

And he hissed, "Shall this be?

Must I have this smart Jap for a neighbour?

Shall he clear out the Heathen Chinee?"

Swarthy François looked glum,

Ginger Hans rubbed his chin:

But I smoked and stood mum,

As the Jap raked the tin.