Here is Parson Rook,
Reading his book.
Who’ll carry the coffin?
I, said the Kite,
If it’s not in the night—
I’ll carry the coffin.
Behold the Kite,
How he takes his flight.
Who’ll be the clerk?
I, said the Lark,
If its not in the dark—
I will be the clerk.
Behold how the Lark,
Says Amen like a clerk.
Who will carry the link?
I, said the linnet:
I’ll fetch it in a minute—
I will carry the link.
The Linnet with a light,
Altho’ it is not night.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD.
