A Little Fish Story

                I.

Now doth the little busy trout    

     Start up the little brook;

Now doth the little fisherman

     Get out his little hook.

                II.

Now doth he walk a little way

     To have a little fun;

Now doth he hook a little trout,

     A very little one.

                III.

Now doth he make a little cast,

     And now a little throw;

But all ye little, timid trout

     Are just a little slow.

                IV.

Now doth he bid the little brook

     A little sad good-bye,

And take unto his little wife

     A very little fry.                

March 9, 1902