Pete Jonsing went to see the County Clerk
About a marriage license, and the man
Said unto him for fun, but seriously:
“I hope the bride possesses fifty cents,
Because the Legislature’ s passed a law
That any girl with less must not be wed.”
“Jis’ go ahead wid dat’ ar paper, Boss,”
Peter replied; then whispered, bending down:
“Dar’ s rumers — and dey is reliable —
Dat de young woman dat I’ m goin’ fur
Has got two dollars and a quarter — shoa.
And dat’ s de reason wy I marries her.”