Wells High School - Crimson and Gray Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

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An Overthere Romance Ballad. 1. The Red Cross Girl and the Soldier Llan Sat side by side in a railway t rani 5 T ' was half past twelve and (what do you know) That silly old train refused to go. For two German Leps and an aeroplane Appeared to hold up every train: There was going to be a terrible fight. (I wasn ' t there, I simply state What was told to me by Sergt Tate.) II. The Red Cross Girl said How do you do? The soldier replied Oh J- How are you? They proceeded to pass an hour or so - ith bits of gossip, don ' t you know? While the motorman in the very front seat Put up his hands so ' 3 not to peek. For he always dreaded a mushy scene. (Never mind; I ' m only telling you What an unknown soldier declares is true.) III. The motorman looked very blue And wailed Oh dearf what shall I do ? !? But the Rod Cross Girl and the Soldier Uan Hand in bond jumped out and ran. Enquiring of all the country round there a notary public could be found. Hurrah for Red Cross and khaki too I (Don ' t fancy I exaggerates I got my news from Sergt, Tate.) IV. Next mom 1 upon t at railway tram They found no trace of girl or man, And some f ol s think this very day That burglars . stole that pair awayj But the truth about that man and maid, — They were carried away in a German raid. Now what do you really think of that? (A boy in khaki told me so. And that is how I came to know) E. Le C. ' 18