The Drummer Gets A Bellyache
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

The Drummer Gets A Bellyache Mr. and Mrs. Whiffin were on their way to the Hot Springs, where Mr. W. intended to get relief for his rheumatism in the baths. At a way station a drunken traveling man boarded the train and was put to bed in the berth next to Mr. and Mrs. W. by the porter. Shortly after Mr. W. awoke with a dreadful stitch in his side. Like a good dutiful wife, Mrs. W. arose and went to the lavatory to make a strong, extra strong mustard plaster with which to relieve the pain of her liege lord.