Shop Early For Christmas

It was Christmas Eve at the magistrates court
And the Magistrate was in charitable mood
And in keeping with the season
Was inclined to show a little latitude
"Now then, what is the charge against you?" 
He asked the unfortunate prisoner
The man in the dock replied
"I was caught Christmas shopping very early sir"
"That doesn't seem like an offence to me.
What do you mean by “very early” man”?
"Well, Your Honour" said the defendant,
"It was an hour before the shop was open."

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