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Rose of Spadgers : A Sequel to "Ginger Mick" selected work   poetry   humour  
  • Author:agent C. J. Dennis http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/dennis-c-j-clarence-james
Issue Details: First known date: 1924... 1924 Rose of Spadgers : A Sequel to "Ginger Mick"
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Cornstalk Publishing , 1924 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introductioni"I've crawled; I've eaten dirt; I've lied a treat;", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 9-15)
Note: As by "The Sentimental Bloke"
The Faltering Knighti"It knocks me can in, this 'ere game uv life,", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 18-27)
Termarter Sorcei"It was n't kids stakes. I 'ad no crook lurk", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 31-41)
A Holy Wari""Young friend!"... I tries to duck, but miss the bus", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 45-54)
Nocturnei"I'm standin' at the corner uv the Lane-", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 57-67)
The Crusadersi""Peter the 'Ermit was a 'oly bloke,"", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 71-79)
"'Ave a 'Eart!"i""'Ere! 'Ave a 'eart!" 'e sez. "Why, love a duck!", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 83-91)
Rosei""Ah, wot's the use?" she sez. "Lea' me alone!", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 95-104)
The Knight's Returni"The conq'rin' 'ero! Me? Yes, I don't think.", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 107-113)
The Also-Rani"I know I'm dull. I know I got a brain", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 117-122)
A Woman's Wayi"Women is strange, You take my tip; I'm wise.", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 125-132)
"Stone the Crows"i""Why, stone the crows!" 'e sez. "I like 'er style,", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry (p. 135-138)
Listener's Lucki""My sort," she sez "don't meet no fairy prince."....", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 141-147)
The Dancei""Heirlums," 'e sez. "I've 'ad the trousiz pressed.", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 151-156)
Spike Weggi"Me photer's in the papers! 'Oly wars!", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 159-165)
Narcissusi"A man's a mug. I've worked the 'ole thing out", C. J. Dennis , single work poetry humour (p. 169-174)
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