SEA SPRAY &> SMOKE DRIFT 



All hurry is worse than useless ; think 



On the adage, '* 'Tis pace that kills " ; 

 Shun bad tobacco, avoid strong drink, 



Abstain from Hollo way's pills, 

 Wear woollen socks, they're the best you'll find, 



Beware how you leave off flannel ; 

 And, whatever you do, don't change your 

 mind 



When once you have picked your panel ; 

 With a bank of cloud in the south-south-east, 



Stand ready to shorten sail ; 

 Fight shy of a corporation feast ; 



Don't trust to a martingale ; 

 Keep your powder dry, and shut one eye, 



Not both, when you touch your trigger ; 

 Don't stop with your head too frequently 



(This advice ain't meant for a nigger) ; 

 Look before you leap, if you like, but if 



You mean leaping, don't look long. 

 Or the weakest place will soon grow stiff. 



And the strongest doubly strong ; 

 As far as you can, to every man, 



Let your aid be freely given, 

 And hit out straight, 'tis your shortest plan. 



When against the ropes you're driven. 



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