Bravo! Rod's bit is close to the way I seem to remember it from fifty years ago, when I was entertained for what must have been a quarter of an hour by a schoolmate on a train. It must be fairly long, therefore--so I'm calling Rod's bit a bit. Micca, I'm a folklorist by calling and hobby, and I'd dearly love to see your version of this (for it IS folklore, and should be recorded). So send me an e-mail if you will [murray@saltspring.com] and I'll be very grateful. Your version will join Rod's (and others) in the archive of our B.C.Folklore Society.