Mother said,
“To be good I wish you’d always try
As you were this happy Fourth of July.”
Then the most surprising thing of all happened.
They saw a red balloon sailing over the house and a nutty voice called out,
“To help next year we’ll also try,
We wish you a happy Fourth of July.”
They next saw a white balloon sail over the house and a fiery voice called,
“If you’re good I’ll help you by and by
Just call on me next Fourth of July.”