“Well,” reflectively, “I’ll ’mence.

Mamma, I did see a kitty,

Great big kitty on the fence.”

Mamma smiles. Five little fingers

Cover up her laughing lips;

“Is oo laughing?” “Yes” I tell him,

But I kiss the finger tips;

And I say: “Now tell another.”

“Well” (all smiles) “now I will ’mence.

Mamma, I did see a doggie,