That here I be ’nd younder’s Jim,—

He havin’ his opinyin uv me,

’Nd I havin’ my opinyin uv him.

LITTLE BOY BLUE[[10]]

The little toy dog is covered with dust,

But sturdy and staunch he stands;

The little toy soldier is red with rust,

And his musket moulds in his hands.

Time was when the little toy dog was new,

And the soldier was passing fair;