
When Al was gone, his grieving spouse,
A lovely lass named Mary,
Requested that the paper print
Her mate's obituary.
Of course! What would you like to say?
The editor replied;
So Mary thought a moment and
Then said, Just put, 'Al died.'
That's all? Al died? the editor
Responded doubtfully;
Don't fret about the cost, my dear,
The first five words are free.
She pondered for a little while,
At first to no avail,
Then brightened up and said, Okay!
Put, 'Al died. Boat for sale.'