While Gertrude Recovers
While Gertrude Recovers
By Elton Camp
Gertrude had been in the hospital a week
To her husband the doctor sternly did speak
“It’s essential you wife not get out of bed,
So be certain that she doesn’t,” the doc said
George assured him that he would comply
That proper care he would be sure to supply
As soon as it was time a meal to prepare
He pushed Gert on her bed right in there
“Is this close enough to reach the stove okay?”
To his dear wife, lying on her bed, he did say
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