BUILDING THE SNOW MAN.
Billy and Johnnie were two little boys,
Who wearied of lessons, and tired of their toys.
Says Billy, "I've hit on an excellent plan;
Let's go out in the cold, John, and build a Snow Man!"
Johnnie (blowing his fingers). Oh, I say, Billy, isn't it cold, either?
Billy (stamping). Is it, Johnnie? I haven't noticed it myself.
Johnnie. Oh, you're as hard as nails, you are. My fingers are quite numb.
Billy. Then work away briskly. That'll warm 'em! Snow's a bit less binding than I expected to find it. Result of the severe frost, I suppose. But peg away, and we shall podge it into shape yet, Johnnie.
Johnnie. Ye-e-e-s! (Shivers). But what—er—er—what pattern, or plan, or model, have we—that—is—er—have you—er—decided on, Billy?