Virgo
Oh, such a funny August house—
It really was like a zoo,
For animals roamed in all the rooms
(Even a kangaroo);
Such sociable, smiling, friendly beasts!
As soon as the travelers came,
They hurried out with extended paws,
Announcing, each, his name.
Oh, such a funny August house—
It really was like a zoo
“Why, how in the world did they learn to talk?” the young visitors cried. “Did they go to school, J. M.?”
By that time the various animals, having performed their duties as hosts, had scampered off to play again, and so they were out of hearing.
“Did they go to school?” the children repeated.
The Journeying Man shook his head and made answer:—