The dug up road

Our road was fairly sporting until — the Council made it up — but then the Gas dug it up — and then the Water tore it up — and then the Electric ripped it up — and now, I'm glad to day, it's as sporting as ever.

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Our road was fairly sporting until — the Council made it up — but then the Gas dug it up — and then the Water tore it up — and then the Electric ripped it up — and now, I'm glad to day, it's as sporting as ever.