Three years ago, both Jack an' Joe
Set sail across the foam.
Each vowed a fortune they would earn
Before returning home.
In one short year Jack gained his wealth
And set for home that day,
And as the boys shook hands to part,
Poor Joe could only say:
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"Give my love to Nellie, Jack,
And tell her I am well.
Sweetest girl in all the world,
I'm sure you'll say, 'tis she.
Treat her kindly Jack old pal,
And tell her I am well;
And don't forget he parting words
Jack, give my love to Nell."
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One year had past, an' Joe at last
Had gained wealth for his life.
He started home, across th foam
To make sweet Nell his wife,
An' then he learned a year ago
That Jack an' Nell had wed
An' then he sighed, his first regret
That he had ever said:
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They chanced to meet, upon the street
Said, Joe, "You selfish elf!
The next girl I learn to love
I'll kiss her for myself.
But all is fair in love, you see,
Since you an' Nell have wed.
I'll not be angry with you, Jack
But once't again he said:
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