(Envious, and knows I know it!)
Friendly Visitor. Mothers must be as vigilant
As—say 'Bus-strikers' pickets.
It cries, dear! What does baby want?
(Half-starved, and has the rickets!)
Fond Mother. Which, think you, the best Infant's Food?
You see there are so many;
I know your judgment is so good!
(Not worth a single penny!)
Friendly Visitor. Well, dear, don't swaddle it too tight.