This was sent to the Choate list from another list. (making the rounds) *smile* No footprints on the sands of time OR Oh,for a court record on gggggggrandpa It's nice to come from gentle folk Who wouldn't stoop to brawl Who never took a lusty poke At anyone at all. Who never raised a raucous shout At any country inn Or calmed an ugly fellow lout With a belaying pin. Who never shot a revenuer Hunting for the still Who never rustled cattle,who're Pleased with uncle's will. Who lived their lives out as they ought, With no uncouth distractions, And shunned like leprosy the thought Of taking legal action. It's nice to come from gentle folk Who've never known disgrace, But oh,though scandal is no joke It's easier to trace! By Virginia Scott Miner,Saturday Evening Post November 22,1941