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The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IX (of X)

Volume 10 — THE BOAT THAT AIN'T[4]

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THE BOAT THAT AIN'T[4]

BY WALLACE IRWIN

A stout, fat boat for gailin' And a long, slim boat for squall; But there isn't no fun in sailin' When you haven't no boat at all. For what is the use o' calkin' A tub with a mustard pot— And what is the use o' talkin' Of a boat that you haven't got?

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