“Maurice Kelly”
Description
"Maurice Kelly one night when about three parts loaded" is beaten by a ghost. "Twas Kelly's wife dressed up in white to keep him from drinking... he got such a fright he won't stir after night But right after supper goes ... straight off to bed."
Cross references
- cf. "Kate and Her Horns" [Laws N22] (gimmck)
References
- Greenleaf/Mansfield 78, "Maurice Kelly" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Leach-Labrador 122, "Kelly and the Ghost" (1 text, 1 tune)
- DT, MAUKELLY*
- Roud #16894
- BI, GrMa078