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Thread #11505 Message #1037779
Posted By: GUEST,Luke O'Malley
18-Oct-03 - 03:21 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside
Subject: RE: Burglar Verse
I know that this a real late reply, but I only found this thread today - someone steered me. No guarantees on this . . .
William Sykes the burglar, He'd been out of work one night Filled his bag with jewels, cash, and plate. Constable Brown felt quite surprised when William hove in sight Said he, "The hours you're keeping are far too late." So, he grabbed him by the collar and lodged him safe and sound in jail Next morning looking pale Bill told a tearful tale. The judge said, "For a couple of months I'm sending you away! Bill said, "How kind.! Well if you don't mind Where I spend my holiday!