a threat came from the klan, in the form of a letter,

advising me to be careful what i print

and what i say,

or the day would come

when i would not print or

say anything again.

it has come to pass that ordinary,

sensible,

hardheaded vermonters

are entertaining these

kluxers.

but surely the moment will pass,

and the same ordinary,

hardheaded,

folks who invited them in,

will sensibly suggest the klan

pack up their poison

and go.