But if above his task you'll see him turnin'

To watch the fields—'tis just the thrush's yearnin'—

I'm askin' you'll be easy with the lad.


THE STAY-AT-HOME

Comin' or goin' still they spread the news,

About America how grand it is,

The wonders that are waitin' you to choose

And gold that common that like sand it is.

"And here you stick," says they. "Like some old tree