The Powell Twins on Saturday Night

Turpin's wife, Pearl. But he had left the might learn something that might turn snake at the church! me a favor one day. Watched while Bro. What to do with the snake was a sen- Burdock crooked his ninety-seven year ous matter. It could be loose inside the old hand around a forked stick and waded church, slithering among the pews wait- in. What he found shocked everyone, ing for Sunday. Some members of the He found the snake, but it never had a congregation thought that with no one tooth in its head! The snake's fangs had to feed the pot-bellied stove now it was been pu d out! best to wait for the church to cool down That winter Bro. Burdock caught cold and the snake, too drowsied-up, hibernate and gave even more hope to the rest of But most just looked toward Bro. us. Slim Turpin got around to testifying Burdock. Ninety-seven years old and no about his wife Pearl, how she had been aspirins! He would show us THE WAY! slipping around even before Brimstone When word was passed that on Satur- had come. But rumor had been ahead of day Bro. Burdock would check the testimony on that. When he added that church out so Sunday services wouldn't his only regret was that she wouldn't be missed a goodly crowd gathered. I have to handle a real snake several awas there with Caleb, figuring that I mong the congregation amened. THE POWELL TWINS ON SATURDAY NIGHT Here come the Powell twins from up On Caney Fork. Now they're as much Alike as chestnuts are if you Just look at them and let it go At that. Why, folks say they could fool Their momma when they wanted to. But if you want to know for sure Which one is which, you watch 'em when They've had a drink or two and see How they behave. That Darrell, he's The lover sort and gentle-talks The girls till it's a shame, and then There's Ferrell, he's the fighter of The two, and folks don't mess around When he's been at the fruit jar much, Though as for that, they both have got A knack for either one of it Seems fitting for the circumstance. If I was you, I'd nod my head And give them ample room to pass. -William Paulk 63 ...