Paramount Pep (1923)

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PARAMOUNT PEP 27 Let George Do It Let George do it ! Y ou’ve heard the phrase Twisted around in a thousand ways; Meaning, “The job is not for me, I haven’t time, or I cannot see The sense or reason in what you plan, So let George do it, for he’s your man!” And George does he — he doesn’t stall Or shirk and dodge it or whine and crawl, You can rely On George, that guy Is there to do it— and do it all! And who is George? He’s the goof absurd, The easy mark and the patient bird, Who thinks that duty is not a whim, But something worthy of strength and vim! And the weisenheimers, too wise to drudge, Say “Let George do it” — and never budge. And George does it. He doesn’t say, “Oh, I’m too busy to work today !” Believe me, bo, Old George will go And do that job in the proper way ! Yes, George does it, the poor old dunce, Till the wise boys find out all at once. That George, the willing and eager chump, Is giving the orders around the dump. “Let George do it,” was what they said, And George did it, and forged ahead ! “Let George do it” — but say, old scout, Don’t be too cocky when he’s about, But use your knob Upon the job Or George will do it — and throw you out ! —SUBMITTED. A Bad Acquittal A negro charged with stealing a watch had been arraigned before the court. The judge was not convinced that he was guilty, and said: “You are acquitted, Sam.” “Acquitted,” repeated Sam doubtfully. “What do you mean, judge?” “That’s the sentence; you are acquitted.” Still looking somewhat confused, Sam said : “Judge, does dat mean I have to give the watch back ?” “When a Feller Needs a Friend” Teacher — Why, Jimmie, is it true that your mother has diphtheria? Jimmie — Yes, ma’am. Teacher — But don’t you know you mustn’t come to school ; you might get it from your mother and then give it to the whole class? Jimmie — -No, ma’am; it’s only me stepmother, an’ she never gives me nuttin’.