Hoboism of the Day: Ghost Story
Courtesy of the book Hobo
by Eddie Joe Cotton.
Ghost Story
A story or long tale of woe to gain sympathy; a begging yarn. Like fashions, those ghost stories in vogue and "just the thing" this year are soon out of date and must be altered to meet changed conditions, and it is a matter of pride with every tramp to have a good string of stories at his command.
by Eddie Joe Cotton.
Ghost Story
A story or long tale of woe to gain sympathy; a begging yarn. Like fashions, those ghost stories in vogue and "just the thing" this year are soon out of date and must be altered to meet changed conditions, and it is a matter of pride with every tramp to have a good string of stories at his command.