V. THE PONY AND TEDDY
Pony Rollo was a beauty,
As you've heard before,
But his beautiful behavior
Made him loved the more.
When upon his back he carried
Children large or small,
With what care went Pony Rollo
Lest the child should fall.
Patient, docile Pony Rollo
Did so well his part
That the children very quickly
Gained the rider's art.
But one day not even Rollo
Could a fall prevent,
And the reckless little Teddy
From the saddle went.
There he lay beneath the pony,
All in quaking dread.
Oh! those heavy hoofs would surely
On him quickly tread!
But the knowing little pony,
Wise as he is good,
Lifting not a hoof, nor moving,
Like a statue stood.
Waiting, waiting, Pony Rollo
Still as marble kept,
Till the frightened, grateful Teddy
From beneath had crept.
Then was Rollo more than ever
Feasted and caressed,
And pronounced of all good ponies
Wisest, dearest, best.
