For Two

He donned his sash and sky blue pants

     And started for to take a walk;

When Julia he to meet did chance

     Who stopped him for to take a walk.

And looking muchly round she saw

     The gay saloon sign for to gleam;

And he well knowing what ‘twas for

     Gave her an invite for to cream.

“Ice cream for two,” he gayly cried,

     And searched his pockets for to pay;

And finding not a dime inside

     He had the courage for to say:

“An old time friend of mine just passed

     Whom I would much like for to see;

I hate for to away so fast,

     But is has got Jule for to be.

July 16, ‘92

   Pub. in

Camb. Press

                                Original crossed out.