And fit it up with cots and cribs and rocking bassinettes,

And lullabies and picture-books and bon-bons, cakes, and toys,

To soothe the savage bosoms of these little girls and boys.

O brim the cup with caudle high! Let Soothing Syrup flow!

Let roasted mutton deck the board, and milky rice also!

And let all Railway Companies immediately sustain

A Separate Compartment for the Baby in the Train!

Punch. March 24, 1883.


The News.