And found the case was just the same.

The day advanced, the sun was high;

But not a single help drew nigh.

Then said the farmer, "Hark ye, son—

I see this job will not be done,

While thus we wait for friends and neighbors;

So you and I'll commence our labors:

To-morrow early, we'll begin

Ourselves, and get our harvest in."

"Now," said the lark, when this she heard,