Said Eddy, "How mean! I declare, they're too
vain
"To live—preposterous things! They don't know
What they're talking about! I'd like them to show
a bird, or a kitten, or a learned calf.
That can kiss like our baby, or smile, or laugh!"
"Yes, indeed, so should I!' said Jane in a rage;
"The poor little thing! She's advanced for her age,
For the minister said so the other day—
She's worth a hundred kittens or calves to play.