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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 8, Issue 1 (May 1, 1933)

Song

Song.

Mary wanted a sweetheart, Daniel wanted a girl.
They met with each other, thro' Mary's young brother,
And two hearts were set in a swirl.
Mary starts silently dreaming, Daniel goes roaming alone.
He'd call in to see, when he passed No. 3,
If Mary's young brother was home.
Mary peeped thro' the window; Daniel knocked at the door.
Mother would open and say: “Please come in,
You're ever so welcome, I'm sure.”
Daniel told Mary he loved her; Mary said “Boy, that is fine.”
'Twas a Mystery Train ride made these lovers decide
For a honeymoon spent on the Line.

Chorus:

Now they ride gay in a Mystery Train,
Spending their honeymoon down on the Main.
When they return they'll start over again
As Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill.

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