Jack and John and Sam

Jack and John Are business men, And Sam he is another; And if they go 'Way back, you know, They claim the self-same mother.

Sam and John, Some years agone, Got arguing over "duty;" Sam claimed abuse, And cut right loose From "England, Home and Beauty."

Jack and John Still carry on With those in mutual tether, Who build in health A Commonwealth To face the world together.

Jack, it appears, In fifteen years, Bought twice as much from Sam As he sold him, ('Twas shown with vim, And vivid diagram.)

Sam sold to Jack All this while back, Four times Jack bought from Johnny; John bought from Jack (Where Sam did lack), One-fourth as much in money.

Jack, we are told, To John has sold, In time of like duration, Three times and more Than bought. Why for This queer discrimination?