A Single Termer

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A Single Termer

When Senator Foraker came to die

His features lit up with a glow,

And he said: “I am going to dwell on high

And the Democrats down below.

“I have kept the faith, I have fought the fight,

To the Trusts forever true.

With Elkins to lead, I have followed the light⁠—

Saint Peter, it’s up to you.”

Said Peter: “We strive to please in vain;

Many a soul coming here

Escapes to earth to be born again

And resume the old career.”

Here he opened the gate. “Although, no doubt,

This fellow’s a son of sin.

The devil himself can’t keep him out.

But I’ll lock the fine gentleman in.”