An Episode in the Life of Farmer Chitty.
To the city Farmer Chitty, Plain, but gritty, Came one day. And he wandered, And he pondered, On his way. Thus while gazing At amazing Sights, and praising All he saw: He was taken — Hand was shaken By mistaken Mr. Shaw. Who, to right it, And requite it Him invited To a smile; And the farmer To the former Grew a warmer Friend the while. Soon elated, And inflated, Chitty waited For the deal; When some aces Showed their facesTwo hard cases Made him squeal. In the city Stood the gritty Farmer Chitty Cursing all. Not a penny Of the many Had he, any More to call. Home returning Through the burning Sand, and learning How to tramp. Spouse she took him And she shook him, Grit forsook him. And she wouldn't believe a blamed word he said in explanation. —Texas Siftings.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1842, 26 April 1884, Page 6 (Supplement)
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151An Episode in the Life of Farmer Chitty. Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1842, 26 April 1884, Page 6 (Supplement)
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