You wonder why I do this? I'll make it all quite plain:
Once, while running as a rabbit, you saved me from all harm;
The coyotes and the wolves had nearly run me dead.
When you threw them off the scent and took me to your bed.
And since that time I've look'd for you that action to repay,
But no good chance e'er offered till I heard you cry to–day.
We shortly move away from here—this Lake is to be drained—
For out quite near the Farallones another home we've gained.
The water will be drained away—a City here will rise,
Here will be marts of commerce, and wealth which men do prize;