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Show Songs of Plain Folks 2 O T . James Jems HaifS Country Doctor I thought I'd read Mark Twain when I grew old, And put my slippered feet up, smoke and doze. I've made enough wild night rides in the cold For grandmas' aches and babies' pains, God knows. I tried, but all the babies had to be -. ' Born as their parents were that called for me. , 4 r . I dreamed that some day my gray head could rest - . ' '.' Whole nights, but hurried folks at midnight still, I'iAW Breathless, dry-lipped, plead "Doctor, you're the best; M j)'iW We trust you others, may not have the skill!" .1 vV Oh well, since I must serve, it's good to know 10!$ That's how they feel. It warms me as I go. v '! Tx JJ3r Sometimes I think I'll travel and enjoy '"llsSC The things my practice never let me see. $j$'t&iy Right now, though, Howard's little crippled boy, J , 'iL Won't brighten up for anyone but me. ir, Cffl! Maybe I'll just keep on. It might be best. &?& Somehow, I doubt if I'd know how to rest! 'ji |