We'd see—before we join this Farm-yard Chorus—
The birds before us.
"'Free Education'; Chick? 'Free Breakfast-table'?
Or else 'Income-Tax Penny'?
Humph! All good breeds! We cannot say we're able
To cackle against any.
Were they but in our nest, we'd hatch 'em gladly,
But doubt you sadly!"
Meanwhile complacent Partlet sits and broods,
Blandly anticipative.