Master Robert Wands, the genial clerk at the new store
thought he would take a ride for his health one day.
He had his noble steed “Jack” before a sulky
as he passed Fryer’s Hotel heading west.
A steam engine stood on the side track
and it’s noise caused the horse to shy against the bank.
Suddenly “Rob” found himself tipped out of his sulky
as Jack continued his leisurely walk along the bank.
Jack and the sulky mean time remained right side up
although the bank is so steep a goat could scarcely climb it.
He then climbed up the embankment on to the West Shore RR
and was captured by Fred the baggage man of the Altamont local.
Master Robert Wands got into his sulky and finished his ride
whistling as he went…
©️Mark W. Ó Brien
09June2022
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