The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

BOOK VERSE

STEAL NOT THIS BOOK FOR FEAR OF SHAME,
FOR IN THIS BOOK IS THE OWNER'S NAME,
AND WHEN YOU DIE THE LORD WILL SAY,
WHERE IS THAT BOOK YOU STOLE AWAY,
AND WHEN YOU SAY I CANNOT TELL
THE LORD WILL SAY DEPART TO 7734 (HELL).

Where learned: DETROIT

Date learned: 00-00-1981