Nesbit, Wilbur D. (Wilbur Dick), 1871-1927, Young, Ellsworth, [from old catalog] illus · San Francisco, P. Elder and company · leaf 27
. Arose and made a speech. No chorus girls were in his shows; In them no social queensWere given princely wage to pose And dignify the scenes.But there be those who say there are Odd facts that cant be passed:For instance, oft we see a star With ciphers in the cast — And this leads many to declare… … ELL The tale of Tell is simply told; He would not heed the tyrant.But, big and brave and bluffiy boldHe spurned the cold aspirant —He simply came out plain and flat And his own rights defended ;He would not bow to Gesslers hatUpon the pole suspended. Then Gessler came upon the scene And ordered…
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