Mudcat Café message #3934056

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Thread #6346 Message #3934056
Posted By: Lighter
29-Jun-18 - 08:53 AM
Thread Name: Help: The Unfortunate Rake
Subject: RE: Help: The Unfortunate Rake

> Nine men going to the graveyard
And only eight men coming back.

This couplet also appears in at least one 1920s version of "Frankie and Johnny."