In the Courthouse

It happened one October morn Long before I was born The year was nineteen twenty four A summons dropped through the door. PC Gorst peering over the fence Asked Tommy if he had a dog licence He's nowt but a pup Tommy replied I think you'll find him older the PC implied. A summons Tommy then received Lizzy his mum was awfully grieved The summons stated that Tommy her son Had kept an un-licienced dog anon. On his behalf Lizzy attended the police court Florrie her daughter went to give her support Poor Lizzy collapsed and fell back with a thud Florrie shouted oh mother this is not good. Florrie then turned to the constable And with a look so scornful Shouted this is your fault PC Gorst The clerk had to remind her of her outburst. A doctor then was called for Lizzy Who hadn't even blinked The doctor listened to her heart Then pronounced life extinct. The bench then expressed their regret But poor Florrie was far too upset For she had to sit with her mother While the constable went to bring her brother. The inspector then recorded a tragedy and sent his condolences to the family Tommy arrived at the court feeling forlorn Prosecution announced, summons withdrawn.