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Show H THE POKER PLAYERS. They all liked Smith. Though Jones might make K To Brown short observations that Kvould start a lively "give and take" jB And almost lead into a "spat." Khey all liked Smith. Though Bilkins might H. Insinuate that Jenkins' game KShowed luck that was mysterious quite flft 'Mongst gentlemen, yet all the same ifKrhey all liked Smith. Though often rose jH Disputes engendering rancor stern Hvmongst the others, heaven knows, H They were remote from one's concern Krhey all liked Smith. A simple soul B He was, who always lost his cash HVithout a murmur, on the whole, jB And played a childlike game and rash! R MORAL. B Friend, would you be more popular H Among the gang than now you are? jE It can be compassed quickly with jK A little trouble: Do like Smith. K Then will they sound of praise the chord K Through all tho town. For though the Lord v Doth a right cheerful giver love, B A cheerful loser men approve! Wm New Orleans Times-Democrat. |