My father's walls are made of brick,

But not so tall, and not so thick,

As these; and, goodness me!

My father's beams are made of wood,

But never, never half so good,

As these that now I see.

What a large floor! 'tis like a town!

The carpet, when they lay it down,

Won't hide it, I'll be bound.

And there's a row of lamps! my eye!