Show A VERY GOOD EXCUSE Brethren Breth-ren said the Leadville clergyman and he breathlessly entered the pulpit pul-pit twenty minutes late I know Im behind time but here is my excuse I had a flush royal and Deacon York had four queens and though he bet low I knew hed put his entire pile in and I couldnt bear to break no such a good thing by calling him So I stayed and scooped his pile Can you pardon me for the delay And the congregation shouted Aye and gave three cheers for the preacher and then services were begun be-gun |