Fluffy. No! No! No!
Mama expressly told us not to stray
Outside the basket while she was away.
Something might happen if we disobeyed.
Tommy. Oh, you’re a girl—of course you are afraid!
Fluffy. Suppose—oh, dear!—suppose we meet a Rat!
Tommy. Suppose we do, dear Fluffy, what of that?
I will protect you with my strong right paw.
The sight of me would fill a Rat with awe.
Fluffy. Would it?
Tommy. Of course it would. I’d like to see
The Rat who’d dare to trifle once with me,
I do not think he’d live to try it twice!
Fluffy. You are so brave! It really would be nice
To see the world—
Tommy. It will be grand. Here goes!
There, take my paw, and jump. So, mind your toes!
(Fluffy jumps.)
Now we are off. Tread softly, Sister dear,
If we’re not careful all the world may hear.