Bring all your bleating kith and kin,

Except the horny ram.

(February opens a second door in the background, and the little flock files through into a warm and sheltered compartment out of sight.)

The lambkin tottering in its walk,

With just a fleece to wear;

The snowdrop drooping on its stalk

So slender,—

Snowdrop and lamb, a pretty pair,

Braving the cold for our delight,

Both white,