byEugeneFieldToMrs。BelleAnglerDearestAunt：
　　Manyyearsagoyouusedtorockmetosleep，cradlingmeinyourarmsandsingingmepettysongs。Surelyyouhavenotforgottenthattime，andIrecallitwithtenderness。Youwereverybeautifulthen。Butyouaremorebeautifulnow；for，intheyearsthathavecomeandgonesincethen，thejoysandthesorrowsofmaternityhaveimpressedtheirsaintlygraceuponthedearfaceI
　　usedtokiss，andhavemadeyourgentleheartgentlerstill。
　　Belovedlady，inmemoryofyearstoberecalledonlyinthought，andintokenofmygratitudeandaffection，Ibringyoutheselittlelove—songs，andreverentlyIlaythematyourfeet。
　　EugeneFieldChicago，November1，1894
　　THELOVE—SONGS
　　ByEugeneFieldTHEROCK—A—BYLADY
　　"BOOH"！
　　GARDENANDCRADLE
　　THENIGHTWIND
　　KISSINGTIME
　　JEST’FORECHRISTMAS
　　BEARDANDBABY
　　THEDINKEY—BIRD
　　THEDRUM
　　THEDEADBABE
　　THEHAPPYHOUSEHOLD
　　So，so，ROCK—A—BYSO！
　　THESONGOFLUDDY—DUD
　　THEDUEL
　　GOOD—CHILDRENSTREET
　　THEDELECTABLEBALLADOFTHEWALLERLOT
　　THESTORK
　　THEBOTTLETREE
　　GOOGLY—GOO
　　THEBENCH—LEGGEDFYCE
　　LITTLEMISSBRAG
　　THEHUMMINGTOP
　　LADYBUTTON—EYES
　　THERIDETOBUMPVILLE
　　THEBROOK
　　PICNIC—TIME
　　SHUFFLE—SHOONANDAMBER—LOCKS
　　THESHUT—EYETRAIN
　　LITTLE—OH—DEAR
　　THEFLY—AWAYHORSE
　　SWINGHIGHANDSWINGLOW
　　WHENIWASABOY
　　ATPLAY
　　AVALENTINE
　　LITTLEALL—ALONEY
　　SEEIN’THINGS
　　THECUNNIN’LITTLETHING
　　THEDOLL’SWOOING
　　INSCRIPTIONFORMYLITTLESON’SSILVERPLATE
　　FISHERMANJIM’SKIDS
　　"FIDDLE—DEE—DEE"
　　OVERTHEHILLSANDFARAWAY
　　THEROCK—A—BYLADY
　　TheRock—a—ByLadyfromHushabystreetComesstealing；comescreeping；
　　Thepoppiestheyhangfromherheadtoherfeet，Andeachhathadreamthatistinyandfleet—
　　Shebringethherpoppiestoyou，mysweet，Whenshefindethyousleeping！
　　Thereisonelittledreamofabeautifuldrum—
　　"Rub—a—dub！"itgoeth；
　　Thereisonelittledreamofabigsugar—plum，Andlo！thickandfasttheotherdreamscomeOfpopgunsthatbang，andtintopsthathum，Andatrumpetthatbloweth！
　　AnddolliespeepoutofthoseweelittledreamsWithlaughterandsinging；
　　Andboatsgoa—floatingonsilverystreams，Andthestarspeek—a—boowiththeirownmistygleams，Andup，up，andup，wheretheMotherMoonbeams，Thefairiesgowinging！
　　Wouldyoudreamallthesedreamsthataretinyandfleet？
　　They’llcometoyousleeping；
　　Soshutthetwoeyesthatareweary，mysweet，FortheRock—a—ByLadyfromHushabystreet，Withpoppiesthathangfromherheadtoherfeet，Comesstealing；comescreeping。
　　"BOOH！"
　　Onafternoons，whenbabyboyhashadasplendidnap，Andsits，likeanymonarchonhisthrone，innurse’slap，InsomesuchwisemyhandkerchiefIholdbeforemyface，AndcautiouslyandquietlyImoveabouttheplace；
　　Then，withacry，Isuddenlyexposemyfacetoview，AndyoushouldhearhimlaughandcrowwhenIsay"Booh"！
　　Sometimestherascaltriestomakebelievethatheisscared，Andreally，whenIfirstbegan，hestared，andstared，andstared；
　　Andthenhisunderlipcameoutandfartheroutitcame，Tillmammaandthenurseagreeditwasa"cruelshame"—
　　Butnowwhatdoesthatsamewee，toddling，lispingbabydoButlaughandkickhislittleheelswhenIsay"Booh！"
　　Helaughsandkickshislittleheelsinrapturousglee，andthenInshrill，despotictreblebidsme"doitalladen！"
　　AndI—ofcourseIdoit；for，ashisprogenitor，Itissuchpretty，pleasantplayasthisthatIamfor！
　　Anditis，oh，suchfunIandsurethatweshallrueThetimewhenwearebothtoooldtoplaythegame"Booh！"
　　GARDENANDCRADLE
　　Whenourbabehegoethwalkinginhisgarden，Aroundhistinklingfeetthesunbeamsplay；
　　Theposiestheyaregoodtohim，Andbowthemastheyshouldtohim，Asfarethheuponhiskinglyway；
　　AndbirdlingsofthewoodtohimMakemusic，gentlemusic，alltheday，Whenourbabehegoethwalkinginhisgarden。
　　Whenourbabehegoethswinginginhiscradle，Thenthenightitlooketheversweetlydown；
　　Thelittlestarsarekindtohim，ThemoonshehathamindtohimAndlayethonhisheadagoldencrown；
　　AndsingeththenthewindtohimAsong，thegentlesongofBethlem—town，Whenourbabehegoethswinginginhiscradle。
　　THENIGHTWIND
　　Haveyoueverheardthewindgo"Yooooo"？
　　’Tisapitifulsoundtohear！
　　ItseemstochillyouthroughandthroughWithastrangeandspeechlessfear。
　　’TisthevoiceofthenightthatbroodsoutsideWhenfolkshouldbeasleep，Andmanyandmany’sthetimeI’vecriedTothedarknessbroodingfarandwideOverthelandandthedeep：
　　Whomdoyouwant，Olonelynight，Thatyouwailthelonghoursthrough？"
　　Andthenightwouldsayinitsghostlyway：
　　"Yoooooooo！
　　Yoooooooo！
　　Yoooooooo！"
　　Mymothertoldmelongago（WhenIwasalittletad）
　　Thatwhenthenightwentwailingso，Somebodyhadbeenbad；
　　Andthen，whenIwassnuginbed，WhitherIhadbeensent，Withtheblanketspulleduproundmyhead，I’dthinkofwhatmymother’dsaid，Andwonderwhatboyshemeant！
　　And"Who’sbeenbadto—day？"I’daskOfthewindthathoarselyblew，Andthevoicewouldsayinitsmeaningfulway：
　　"Yoooooooo！
　　Yoooooooo！
　　Yoooooooo！"
　　ThatthiswastrueImustallow—
　　You’llnotbelieveit，though！
　　Yes，thoughI’mquiteamodelnow，Iwasnotalwaysso。
　　AndifyoudoubtwhatthingsIsay，Supposeyoumakethetest；
　　Suppose，whenyou’vebeenbadsomedayAnduptobedaresentawayFrommotherandtherest—
　　Supposeyouask，"Whohasbeenbad？"
　　Andthenyou’llhearwhat’strue；
　　Forthewindwillmoaninitsruefulesttone：
　　"Yoooooooo！
　　Yoooooooo！
　　Yoooooooo！"
　　KISSINGTIME
　　’TiswhenthelarkgoessoaringAndthebeeisatthebud，WhenlightlydancingzephyrsSingoverfieldandflood；
　　WhenallsweetthingsinnatureSeemjoyfullyachime—
　　’TisthenIwakemydarling，Foritiskissingtime！
　　Go，prettylark，a—soaring，Andsuckyoursweets，0bee；
　　Sing，0yewindsofsummer，Yoursongstomineandme；
　　ForwithyoursongandraptureComeththemomentwhenIt’shalf—pastkissingtimeAndtimetokissagain！
　　So—sothedaysgofleetingLikegoldenfanciesfree，AndeverydaythatcomethIsfullofsweetsforme；
　　AndsweetestarethosemomentsMydarlingcomestoclimbIntomylaptomindmeThatitiskissingtime。
　　Sometimes，maybe，hewandersAheedless，aimlessway—
　　Sometimes，maybe，heloitersInpretty，prattlingplay；
　　ButpresentlybethinkshimAndhastenstomethen，Forit’shalf—pastkissingtimeAndtimetokissagain！
　　JEST’FORECHRISTMAS
　　FathercallsmeWilliam，sistercallsmeWill，MothercallsmeWillie，butthefellerscallmeBill！
　　MightygladIain’tagirl—rutherbeaboy，Withoutthemsashes，curls，an’thingsthat’swornbyFauntleroy！
　　Lovetochawnkgreenapplesan’goswimmin’inthelake—
　　Hatetotakethecastor—iletheygiveforbellyache！
　　’Mostallthetime，thewholeyearround，thereain’tnofliesonme，Butjest’foreChristmasI’masgoodasIkinbe！
　　GotayellerdognamedSport，sickhimonthecat；
　　Firstthingsheknowsshedoesn’tknowwheresheisat！
　　Gotaclippersled，an’whenuskidsgoesouttoslide，’Longcomesthegrocerycart，an’weallhookaride！
　　Butsometimeswhenthegrocerymanisworritedan’cross，Hereachesatuswithhiswhip，an’larrupsuphishoss，An’thenIlaffan’holler，"Oh，yenevertechedme！"
　　Butjest’foreChristmasI’masgoodasIkinbe！
　　Gran’masaysshehopesthatwhenIgittobeaman，I’llbeamissionarerlikeheroldestbrother，Dan，AswasetupbythecannibulsthatlivesinCeylon’sIsle，Whereeveryprospeckpleases，an’onlymanisvile！
　　Butgran’mashehasneverbeentoseeaWildWestshow，NorreadtheLifeofDanielBoone，orelseIguessshe’dknowThatBuff’loBillan’cow—boysisgoodenoughforme！
　　Excep’jest’foreChristmas，whenI’mgoodasIkinbe！
　　AndthenoldSporthehangsaround，sosolemn—likean’still，Hiseyestheyseema—sayin’："What’sthematter，littleBill？"
　　Theoldcatsneaksdownoffherperchan’wonderswhat’sbecomeOfthemtwoenemiesofhernthatusedtomakethingshum！
　　ButIamsoperlitean’’tendsoearnestlytobiz，Thatmothersaystofather："HowimprovedourWillieis！"
　　Butfather，havin’beenaboyhisself，suspicionsmeWhen，jest’foreChristmas，I’masgoodasIkinbe！
　　ForChristmas，withitslotsan’lotsofcandies，cakes，an’toys，Wasmade，theysay，forproperkidsan’notfornaughtyboys；
　　Sowashyerfacean’breshyerhair，an’mindyerp’sandq’s，An’don’tbustoutyerpantaloons，anddon’twearoutyershoes；
　　Say"Yessum"totheladies，an’"Yessur"tothemen，An’whenthey’scompany，don’tpassyerplateforpieagain；
　　But，thinkin’ofthethingsyer’dliketoseeuponthattree，Jest’foreChristmasbeasgoodasyerkinbe！
　　BEARDANDBABY
　　Isay，asonewhoneverfearedThewrathofasubscriber’sbullet，IpityhimwhohasabeardButhasnolittlegirltopullit！
　　WhenwifeandIhavefinishedtea，Ourbabywoosmewithherprattle，And，perchingproudlyonmyknee，Shegivesmypettedwhiskersbattle。
　　Withbothherhandsshetugsaway，Whilescoldingatmekindo’spiteful；
　　You’llnotbelievemewhenIsayIfindthetorturequitedelightful！
　　Nootherwouldpresume，Iween，Totriflewiththishirsutewonder，ElsewouldIriseinvengefulmienAndrendhisvandalframeasunder！
　　ButwhenherbabyfingerspullThisglossy，sleek，andsilkytreasure，Mycupofhappinessisfull—
　　Ifairlyglowwithprideandpleasure！
　　And，sweeterstill，throughallthedayIseemtohearherwinsomeprattle—
　　Iseemtofeelherhandsatplay，Asthoughtheygavemesportivebattle。
　　Yes，heavenlymusicseemstostealWherethoughtofherforeverlingers，AndroundmyheartIalwaysfeelThetwiningofherdimpledfingers！
　　THEDINKEYBIRD
　　Inanocean，’wayoutyonder（Asallsapientpeopleknow），IsthelandofWonder—Wander，Whitherchildrenlovetogo；
　　It’stheirplaying，romping，swinging，ThatgivegreatjoytomeWhiletheDinkey—BirdgoessingingIntheamfalulatree！
　　Therethegum—dropsgrowlikecherries，Andtaffy’sthickaspeas—
　　CaramelsyoupicklikeberriesWhen，andwhere，andhowyouplease；
　　Bigredsugar—plumsareclingingTothecliffsbesidethatseaWheretheDinkey—BirdissingingIntheamfalulatree。
　　SowhenchildrenshoutandscamperAndmakemerryalltheday，Whenthere’snaughttoputadamperTotheardoroftheirplay；
　　WhenIheartheirlaughterringing，ThenI’msureassurecanbeThattheDinkey—BirdissingingIntheamfalulatree。
　　FortheDinkey—Bird’sbravurasAndstaccatosaresosweet—
　　Hisroulades，appoggiaturas，Androbustossocomplete，Thattheyouthofeverynation—
　　Betheynearorfaraway—
　　HaveespecialdelectationInthatgladsomeroundelay。
　　Theireyesgrowbrightandbrighter，Theirlungsbegintocrow，Theirheartsgetlightandlighter，Andtheircheeksareallaglow；
　　ForanechocomethbringingThenewstoallandme，ThattheDinkey—BirdissingingIntheamfalulatree。
　　I’msureyouliketogothereToseeyourfeatheredfriend—
　　AndsomanygoodiesgrowthereYouwouldliketocomprehend！
　　Speed，littledreams，yourwingingTothatlandacrosstheseaWheretheDinkey—BirdissingingIntheamfalulatree！
　　THEDRUM
　　I’mabeautifulred，reddrum，AndItrainwiththesoldierboys；
　　Asupthestreetwecome，Wonderfulisournoise！
　　There’sTom，andJim，andPhil，AndDick，andNat，andFred，WhileWidowCutler’sBillAndImarchonahead，Withar—r—rat—tat—tatAndatum—titty—um—tum—tum—
　　Oh，there’sbushelsoffuninthatForboyswithalittlereddrum！
　　TheInjunscamelastnightWhilethesoldierswereabed，AndtheygobbledaChinesekiteAndofftothewoodstheyfled！
　　Thewoodsarethecherry—treesDownintheorchardlot，AndthesoldiersaremarchingtoseizeThebootytheInjunsgot。
　　Withtum—titty—um—tum—tum，Andr—r—rat—tat—tat，WhensoldiersmarchingcomeInjunshadbetterscat！
　　Stepupthere，littleFred，And，Charley，haveamind！
　　JimisasfaraheadAsyoutwoarebehind！
　　ReadywithgunandswordYourvalorousworktodo—
　　YondertheInjunhordeArelyinginwaitforyou。
　　AndtheirheartsgopitapatWhentheyhearthesoldierscomeWithar—r—rat—tat—tatAndatum—titty—um—tum—tum！
　　Courseit’sallinplay！
　　TheskulkingInjuncrewThathustledthekiteawayArelittlewhiteboys，likeyou！
　　But"honest"or"justinfun，"
　　Itisallthesametome；
　　And，whenthebattleiswon，HomeonceagainmarchweWithar—r—rat—tat—tatAndtum—titty—um—tum—tum；
　　Andthere’sgloryenoughinthatFortheboyswiththeirlittlereddrum！
　　THEDEADBABE
　　Lastnight，asmydearbabelaydead，InagonyIkneltandsaid：
　　"0God！whathaveIdone，OrinwhatwiseoffendedThee，ThatThoushould’sttakeawayfrommeMylittleson？
　　"Uponthethousanduselesslives，Upontheguiltthatvauntingthrives，Thywrathwerebetterspent！
　　Whyshould’stThoutakemylittleson—
　　Whyshould’stThouventThywrathuponThisinnocent？"
　　Lastnight，asmydearbabelaydead，BeforemineeyesthevisionspreadOfthingsthatmighthavebeen：
　　Licentiousriot，cruelstrife，Forgottenprayers，awastedlifeDarkredwithsin！
　　Then，withsweetmusicintheair，Isawanothervisionthere：
　　AShepherdinwhosekeepAlittlelamb—mylittlechild！
　　Ofworldlywisdomundefiled，Layfastasleep！
　　Lastnight，asmydearbabelaydead，InthosetwomessagesIreadAwisdommanifest；
　　Andthoughmyarmsbechildlessnow，Iamcontent—toHimIbowWhoknowethbest。
　　THEHAPPYHOUSEHOLD
　　It’swhenthebirdsgopipingandthedaylightslowlybreaks，That，clamoringforhisdinner，ourpreciousbabywakes；
　　Thenit’ssleepnomoreforbaby，andit’ssleepnomoreforme，For，whenhewantshisdinner，whyit’sdinneritmustbe！
　　Andofthatlactealfluidhepartakeswithgreatado，Whilegran’malaughs，Andgran’palaughs，Andwife，shelaughs，AndI—well，Ilaugh，too！
　　You’dthink，toseeuscarryingonaboutthatlittletad，That，likeasnot，thatbabywasthefirstwe’deverhad；
　　But，sakesalive！heisn’t，yetwepeoplemakeafussAsiftheonlybabyintheworldhadcometous！
　　And，morning，noon，andnight—time，whateverhemaydo，Gran’ma，shelaughs，Gran’pa，helaughs，Wife，shelaughs，AndI，ofcourse，laugh，too！
　　Butonce—alikelyspellago—whenthatpoorlittlechickFromteethingorfromsomesuchillofinfancyfellsick，Youwouldn’tknowuspeopleasthesamethatwentaboutA—feelin’goodallover，justtohearhimcrowandshout；
　　And，thoughthedoctorpoohedourfearsandsaidhe’dpullhimthrough，Oldgran’macried，Andgran’pacried，Andwife，shecried，AndI—yes，Icried，too！
　　Itmakesusallfeelgoodtohaveababyontheplace，Withhiseverlastin’crowingandhisdimpling，dumplingface；
　　Thepatterofhispinkyfeetmakesmusiceverywhere，Andwhenheshakesthosefistsofhis，good—bytoeverycare！
　　Nomatterwhatourtroubleis，whenhebeginstocoo，Oldgran’malaughs，Andgran’palaughs，Wife，shelaughs，AndI—youbet，Ilaugh，too！
　　SO，SO，ROCK—A—BYSO！
　　So，so，rock—a—byso！
　　Offtothegardenwheredreamikinsgrow；
　　Andhereisakissonyourwinkyblinkeyes，AndhereisakissonyourdimpledowncheekAndhereisakissforthetreasurethatliesInthebeautifulgardenwayupintheskiesWhichyouseek。
　　Nowmindthesethreekisseswhereveryougo—
　　So，so，rock—a—byso！
　　There’sonelittlefumfaywholivesthere，Iknow，Forhedancesallnightwherethedreamikinsgrow；
　　Isendhimthiskissonyourdroopydropeyes，Isendhimthiskissonyourrosyredcheek。
　　AndhereisakissforthedreamthatshallriseWhenthefumfayshalldanceinthosefar—awayskiesWhichyouseek。
　　Besurethatyoupaythosethreekissesyouowe—
　　So，so，rock—a—byso！
　　And，by—low，asyourock—a—bygo，Don’tforgetmotherwholovethyouso！
　　Andhereisherkissonyourweepydeepeyes，Andhereisherkissonyourpeachypinkcheek，AndhereisherkissforthedreamlandthatliesLikeababeonthebreastofthosefar—awayskiesWhichyouseek—
　　Theblinkywinkgardenwheredreamikinsgrow—
　　So，so，rock—a—byso！
　　THESONGOFLUDDY—DUD
　　Asunbeamcomesa—creepingIntomydearone’snest，Andsingstoourbabea—sleepingThesongthatIlovethebest：
　　"’TislittleLuddy—Dudinthemorning—
　　’TislittleLuddy—Dudatnight；
　　Andalldaylong’TisthesamesweetsongOfthatwaddling，toddling，coddlinglittlemite，Luddy—Dud。"
　　Thebirdtothetossingclover，Thebeetotheswayingbud，KeepsingingthatsweetsongoverOfweelittleLuddy—Dud。
　　"’TislittleLuddy—Dudinthemorning—
　　’TislittleLuddy—Dudatnight；
　　Andalldaylong’TisthesamedearsongOfthatgrowing，crowing，knowinglittlesprite，Luddy—Dud。"
　　Luddy—Dud’scradleisswingingWheresoftlythenightwindsblow，AndLuddy—Dud’smotherissingingAsongthatissweetandlow：
　　"’TislittleLuddy—Dudinthemorning—
　　’TislittleLuddy—Dudatnight；
　　Andalldaylong’TisthesamesweetsongOfmynearestandmydearestheart’sdelight，Luddy—Dud！"
　　THEDUEL
　　TheginghamdogandthecalicocatSidebysideonthetablesat；
　　’Twashalf—pasttwelve，and（whatdoyouthink！）
　　Noronenort’otherhadsleptawink！
　　TheoldDutchclockandtheChineseplateAppearedtoknowassureasfateTherewasgoingtobeaterriblespat。
　　（Iwasn’tthere；IsimplystateWhatwastoldtomebytheChineseplate！）
　　Theginghamdogwent"bow—wow—wow！"
　　Andthecalicocatreplied"mee—ow！"
　　Theairwaslittered，anhourorso，Withbitsofginghamandcalico，WhiletheoldDutchclockinthechimneyplaceUpwithitshandsbeforeitsface，Foritalwaysdreadedafamilyrow！
　　（Nowmind：I’monlytellingyouWhattheoldDutchclockdeclaresistrue！）
　　TheChineseplatelookedveryblue，Andwailed，"Oh，dear！whatshallwedo！"
　　ButtheginghamdogandthecalicocatWallowedthiswayandtumbledthat，EmployingeverytoothandclawIntheawfullestwayyoueversaw—
　　And，oh！howtheginghamandcalicoflew！
　　（Don’tfancyIexaggerate—
　　IgotmynewsfromtheChineseplate！）
　　Nextmorning，wherethetwohadsatTheyfoundnotraceofdogorcat；
　　AndsomefolksthinkuntothisdayThatburglarsstolethatpairaway！
　　ButthetruthaboutthecatandpupIsthis：theyateeachotherup！
　　Nowwhatdoyoureallythinkofthat！
　　（TheoldDutchclockittoldmeso，AndthatishowIcametoknow。）
　　GOOD—CHILDRENSTREET
　　There’sadearlittlehomeinGood—Childrenstreet—
　　Myheartturnethfondlyto—dayWheretinkleoftonguesandpatteroffeetMakesweetestofmusicatplay；
　　WherethesunshineofloveillumineseachfaceAndwarmseveryheartinthatold—fashionedplace。
　　FordearlittlechildrengorompingaboutWithdolliesandtintopsanddrums，And，my！howtheyfrolicandscamperandshoutTillbedtimetoospeedilycomes！
　　Oh，daystheyaregoldenanddaystheyarefleetWithlittlefolklivinginGood—Childrenstreet。
　　See，herecomesanarmywithgunspaintedred，Andswords，caps，andplumesofallsorts；
　　ThecaptainridesgailyandproudlyaheadOnastick—horsethatprancesandsnorts！
　　Oh，legionsofsoldiersyou’recertaintomeet—
　　Nicemake—believesoldiers—inGood—Childrenstreet。
　　AndyonderOdettewheelsherdollyabout—
　　Poordolly！I’msuresheisill，ForoneofherbluechinaeyeshasdroppedoutAndhervoiceisasthmatic’lyshrill。
　　Then，too，Iobservesheisminusherfeet，WhichcausesmuchsorrowinGood—Childrenstreet。
　　’TissothedearchildrengorompingaboutWithdolliesandbannersanddrums，AndIventuretosaytheyaresadlyputoutWhenanendtotheirjubileecomes：
　　Oh，daystheyaregoldenanddaystheyarefleetWithlittlefolklivinginGood—Childrenstreet！
　　Butwhenfallethnightoverriverandtown，Thoselittlefolkvanishfromsight，AndanangelallwhitefromtheskycomethdownAndguardeththebabesthroughthenight，AndsingethherlullabiestenderandsweetTothedearlittlepeopleinGood—ChildrenStreet。
　　Thoughelsewheretheworldbeo’erburdenedwithcare，Thoughpovertyfalltomylot，Thoughtoilandvexationbealwaysmyshare，WhatcareI—theytroublemenot！
　　ThisthoughtmakethlifeeverjoyousandSweet：
　　There’sadearlittlehomeinGood—Childrenstreet。
　　THEDELECTABLEBALLADOFTHEWALLERLOT
　　UpyonderinBuenaParkThereisafamousspot，InlegendandinhistoryYclepttheWallerLot。
　　TherechildrenplayindaytimeAndloversstrollbydark，For’tisthegoodliesttrysting—placeInallBuenaPark。
　　Onceonatimethatbeauteousmaid，SweetlittleSissyKnott，TookoutherprettydolltowalkWithintheWallerLot。
　　Whilethusshefared，fromRavenswoodCameInjunso’ertheplain，AndseizeduponthatbeauteousmaidAndrentherdollintwain。
　　Oh，’twasapiteousthingtohearHerlamentationswild；
　　Shetorehergoldencurlsandcried：
　　"Mychild！Mychild！Mychild！"
　　Alas，whatcaredthoseInjunchiefsHowbitterlywailedshe？
　　Theyneverhadbeenmothers，Andtheycouldnothopetobe！
　　"Havedonewithtears，"theyrudelyquoth，Andthentheyboundherhands；
　　FortheyproposedtotakeheroffTodistantborderlands。
　　But，joy！fromMr。Eddy’sbarnDothWillieClowbeholdThesightthatmakeshishairriseupAndallhisbloodruncold。
　　HeputhisfingersinhismouthAndwhistledlongandclear，AndpresentlyagoodlyhordeOfcow—boysdidappear。
　　CriedWillieClow："Mycomradesbold，HastetotheWallerLot，AndrescuefromthatInjunbandOurcharmingSissyKnott！"
　　"SpareneitherInjunbucknorsquaw，Butsmitethemhideandhair！
　　Spareneithersexnoragenorsize，Andnoconditionspare！"
　　Thenspedthatcow—boybandaway，Fullofrevengefulwrath，AndKendallEvansrodeaheadUponahickorylath。
　　AndnextcamegallantDadyFieldAndWillie’sbrotherKent，TheEddyboysandRobbieJames，Onmurderouspurposebent。
　　FortheyweremuchbeholdentoThatmaid—insooth，thelotWerevery，verymuchinloveWithcharmingSissyKnott。
　　Whatwonder？Shewasbeauty’squeen，Andgoodbeyondcompare；
　　Moreover，itwasknownshewasHerwealthyfather’sheir！
　　NowwhentheInjunssawthatbandTheytrembledwithaffright，AndyettheythoughtthecheapestthingTodowasstayandfight。
　　Sosturdilytheystoodtheirground，Norwouldtheirprisoneryield，DespitethewrathofWillieClowAndgallantDadyField。
　　Oh，neverfiercerbattleragedUpontheWallerLot，AndneverbloodmorefreelyflowedThanflowedforSissyKnott！
　　AnInjunchiefofmonstroussizeGotKendallEvansdown，AndRobbieJameswassoono’erthrownByoneofgreatrenown。
　　AndDadyFieldwassorelydone，AndWillieClowwashurt，Andallthatgallantcow—boybandLaywallowinginthedirt。
　　ButstilltheystrovewithmightandmainTillalltheWallerLotWasstrewnwithhairandgoutsofgore—
　　All，allforSissyKnott！
　　Thencriedthemaidenindespair：
　　"Alas，IsadlyfearThebattleandmyhopesarelost，Unlesssomehelpappear！"
　　Lo，asshespoke，shesawafarTherescuerloomingup—
　　TheprideofallBuenaPark，Clow’sfamousyellowpup！
　　"Now，sick’em，Don，"themaidencried，"Now，sick’em，Don！"criedshe；
　　ObedientDonatoncecomplied—
　　Asordered，sodidhe。
　　Hesicked’emallsopassingwellThat，overcomebyfright，TheIndianhordegaveupthefrayAndsafetysoughtinflight。
　　TheyranandranandranandranO’ervalley，plain，andhill；
　　Andiftheyarenotwalkingnow，Why，then，they’rerunningstill。
　　Thecow—boysroseupfromthedustWithfacesblackandblue；
　　"Remember，beauteousmaid，"saidthey，"We’vebledanddiedforyou！"
　　"Andthoughwesuffergrievously，WegladlyhailthelotThatbringsustoilsandpainsandwoundsForcharmingSissyKnott！"
　　ButSissyKnottstillwailedandwept，Andstillherfatereviled；
　　Forwhocouldpatchherdollyup—
　　Who，whocouldmendherchild？
　　Thenoutherdotingmothercame，Andsoothedherdaughterthen；
　　"Grievenot，mydarling，IwillsewYourdollyupagain！"
　　Joysoonsucceededuntogrief，Andtearsweresoondriedup，AnddignitieswereheapeduponClow’snobleyellowpup。
　　HimallthatgoodlycompanyDidasdelivererhail—
　　Theytiedaribbonroundhisneck，Anotherroundhistail。
　　AndeveryanniversarydayUpontheWallerLotTheycelebratethevictorywonForcharmingSissyKnott。
　　AndI，thepoetofthesefolk，AmorderedtocompileThistrulyfamoushistoryIngoodoldballadstyle。
　　WhichhavingdoneastohaveearnedThesweetrewardsoffame，InwhatsamestyleIdidbeginInowshallendthesame。
　　Soletussing：LonglivetheKing，LonglivetheQueenandJack，Longlivetheten—spotandtheace，Andalsoallthepack。
　　THESTORK
　　LastnighttheStorkcamestalking，And，Stork，beneathyourwingLay，lappedindreamlessslumber，Thetiniestlittlething！
　　FromBabyland，outyonderBesideasilversea，YoubroughtapricelesstreasureAsgifttomineandme！
　　Lastnightmydearonelistened—
　　And，wife，youknewthecry—
　　ThedearoldStorkhassoughtourhomeAmanytimesgoneby！
　　AndinyourgentlebosomIfoundtheprettythingThatfromtherealmoutyonderOurfriendtheStorkdidbring。
　　Lastnightababeawakened，And，babe，howstrangeandnewMustseemthehomeandpeopleTheStorkhasbroughtyouto；
　　Andyetmethinksyoulikethem—
　　Youneitherstarenorweep，ButclosertomydearoneYoucuddle，andyousleep！
　　Lastnightmyheartgrewfonder—
　　0happyheartofmine，SingoftheinspirationsThatroundmypathwayshine！
　　Andsingyoursweetestlove—songTothisdearnestlingweeTheStorkfrom’Way—Out—YonderHathbroughttomineandme！
　　THEBOTTLETREE
　　AbottletreebloomethinWinkywayland—
　　Heigh—hoforabottle，Isay！
　　AsnuglittleberthinthatshipIdemandThatrockeththeBottle—TreebabiesawayWheretheBottleTreebloomethbynightandbydayAndreachethitsfruittoeachwee，dimpledhand；
　　Youtakeofthatfruitasmuchasyoulist，Forcolic’sanuisancethatdoesn’texist！
　　Socuddlemeandcuddlemefast，Andcuddlemesnuginmycradleaway，ForIhungerandthirstforthatpreciousrepast—
　　Heigh—hoforabottle，Isay！