II. THE PONY'S ARRIVAL
"Here's the pony! here's the pony!"
Fast the tidings flew
As the longed-for pony trotted
Up the avenue.
And the children, such news hearing,
Quickly gathered near;
Saw and loved the pretty creature,
Voted him "a dear."
"Father! Mother! Come and see him!"
"Auntie, do come! do!"
"Hurry, nurse, and let the baby
See the pony, too."
"Oh, at last we've got a pony,"
Cried the children all.
"Every one must come to see him,
Call the people! call!"
From the farm and from the garden,
From each household nook,
Men and maids with pleasure hastened
At the pet to look.
