Pebbles and Shells (Hawkes collection)/How Be Yer?
HOW BE YER?
I don't gin much for city waysO' ginning a handshake,This taking hold o' people's handsAs though you thought they'd break;I like to hev 'em grip my handLike 'twas an ax or plow,An' gin my arm a wrench an' sayHow be yer anyhow?