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When Larry came a-courting
'Twas jealousy, they said—
He could not bear his rival fair
Young Edwards for to wed.

So Larry came a-courting
His tender offer this:
Sixteen per each common share.
(He spoke no words of bliss.)

For Larry has come courting—
Who'd dare refuse his hand?
The Oracle has spoken, so
The customers be damned!

Though Larry came a-courting
His offer was refused.
So with more cash (from his great stash)
The deal he hath infused.

Again he has come courting;
Again he has been spurned.
His goal, provoked, the law invoked.
With rage our Larry burned.

Still Larry comes a-courting;
Still Larry has such gall:
For he must rule—or be the tool
To ruin rivals all.

Trees PeoplePoems The Ballad of Kay Kuser