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 I just got back from the church house And heard what the preacher said. It seems that a dirty look from Peter Laid the poor old scout out dead. They say he was killed for lying -- I can't see why that should be That they should croak a good old scout like him And not do a thing to me.

Now this Pete was a busy body, Like a prohibition hound When regular guys are having fun He's sniffing and whiffing round. He ought to'e been brought to justice And given life in jail With only his wife for company And never a chance for bail.

Cause Ananias was a liar Much needed in every club To fix up things to tell your wife And alibi in any rub He could fix up a tale for the landlord

And explain to the wife about the sick friend And even explain your breath.