Show JUST FOLKS B 1 U Copyright 1932 by Edgar A. A Guest aUNt THE GAIN When life Ufe was cheerful he went singing staging on his way He scarcely knew his neighbors or what sort of folks were they But he woke one dismal morning to find all aU his money gone And he found that fame and fortune were not safe to lean upon The other day I met him and he said Its very queer But the fact is I am happier than Ive I've been for many a year Ive I've discovered friendly people living Just across the street Ive I've discovered books and anti blossoms and the grass beneath my feet Since the bank account has dwindled Ive I've discovered discovered discovered ered at my door A variety of blessings which Id I'd never known be be- be fore Ive I've discovered chess and checkers are not games which children play But are arc glorious entertainment when at home you choose to stay Oh were we're richer now in spirit than we ever thought wed we'd be Theres There's a bond of ot true devotion binding all aU the family We have gained in faith and wisdom and in fellowship fel fel- fel- fel with flowers And whatever loss may follow tollow these shall evermore b be ours |