1930 The Saloon in the Home

THE MILLER AND HIS HORSE 0 H ! the miller's horse goes home at night With a head both clear and cool;

But the miller is tight, and he speaks quite right

When he calls himself a · fool ! He has spent long hours at the beer-saloon, He has wasted his precious store; He is filled within with his darling sin, Yet his thoughts are all for more.

From "Pebbles and Pearls," i885.

COLD WATER C OLD water from the mountain In cooling streams doth flow, From every gushing fountain It springs to light, you know. Then take the cup of water, And leave your liquor strong; Oh! take the cup of water, Let it quickly pass along. Your wife and children ever Shall bless this happy day, When you left rum for water And threw your gin away! Cold water will restore you To happiness again; Remove from your complexion The Brandy's purple stain. [ 65]