"Well, then," says Dick, "if that ain't square,

It must be meant for meat;

So come along, my jovial mates,

To find what's good to eat."

They came across a great big plant,

A-growing tall and true.

Says Jack, says he, "I'm precious dry,"

And picked a leaf to chew.

While Tom takes up a sun-dried bit,

A-lying by the trees;