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Show Just Folks v Edgar A. Guest THE FRIEND Beside the fire his favorite cbair My friend cornea la and aettlea down. Tossing aside that small renown Which business men must guard with oare. Sprawled out at ease bs talk of things Unlinked with fortune, place or fame; Calls ma by short, familiar name And drops the speech of bargainings. bargain-ings. Since comradeship does not depend de-pend On proud pretense or buainaaa guile It's restful for a little while To drop all else and play ths friend. Copyright, 1939. for The Telegram |