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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 8 (November 1, 1934)

The Wilt and the Won't

The Wilt and the Won't.

In the winter he'll wilt; in the summer he won't. Summer lifts him up, winter lets him down. In the winter he is pessimusty and his spirits are damp; in the summer he is optimusical and his tone is high and dry. Thus,

If you want to raise a mortgage,
Wait until the sun is shining;
If you want to strike your uncle for
a loan,
Do not give the matter moment
while the heavens are repining,
Pick a morning when the weather's
got a tone.
When the weather's bright and sunny
That's the time for raising money.
In the summer any mug can raise a loan.