Leavin’ the two twins, as well
As her pore old miz’able
Old-maid aunty ’at had be’n
Struck with palsy, and wuz then
Jes a he’pless charge on her—
Armazindy Ballenger.
Jevver watch a primrose ’bout
Minute ’fore it blossoms out—
Kindo’ loosen-like, and blow
Up its muscles, don’t you know,