abo-o-o-a-rd

Updated: May 27, 2025

Rob groaned and pulled his hat down over his eyes-an action which confirmed his tormentors' words and made several ladies click their tongues in sympathy-"Tick! tick! poor fellow!" "All abo-o-o-a-rd! said the conductor, grinning his appreciation at the crowd, and the train was off. "Oh, won't we make him groan when he gets back!" said Barney, the young lawyer who sang the shouting tenor.

Hamlin Garland - Main-Travelled Roads