V. The Pony And Teddy

Pony Rollo was a beauty, As you've heard before, But his beautiful behavior Made him loved the more.

When upon his back he carried Children large or small, With what care went Pony Rollo Lest the child should fall.

Patient, docile Pony Rollo Did so well his part That the children very quickly Gained the rider's art.

But one day not even Rollo Could a fall prevent, And the reckless little Teddy From the saddle went.

There he lay beneath the pony, All in quaking dread. Oh! those heavy hoofs would surely On him quickly tread!

But the knowing little pony, Wise as he is good, Lifting not a hoof, nor moving, Like a statue stood.

Waiting, waiting, Pony Rollo Still as marble kept, Till the frightened, grateful Teddy From beneath had crept.

Then was Rollo more than ever Feasted and caressed, And pronounced of all good ponies Wisest, dearest, best.