“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,