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 THE MARRIED MAN

(RESERVIST OF THE LINE)

bachelor 'e fights for one

As joyful as can be;

But the married man don't call it fun,

Because 'e fights for three—

For 'Im an' 'Er an' It

(An' Two an' One makes Three)

'E wants to finish 'is little bit,

An' 'e wants to go 'ome to 'is tea!

The bachelor pokes up 'is 'ead

To see if you are gone;

But the married man lies down instead,

An' waits till the sights come on.

For 'Im an' 'Er an' a hit

(Direct or ricochee)

'E wants to finish 'is little bit,

An' 'e wants to go 'ome to 'is tea.

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