SONGS FOR THE

He followed her to school one day—
That was against the rule;

It made the children laugh and play,
To see a lamb at school.

So the teacher turned him out,
But still he lingered near,

And waited patiently about,
Till Mary did appear.

Then he ran to her, and laid
His head upon her arm,

As if he said, I’m not afraid,
You'll keep me from all harm.

“What makes the lamb love Mary so?”
The eager children cry.

“©, Mary loves the lamb, you know,”
The teacher did reply.

And you each gentle animal
In confidence may bind,

And make them follow at your will,
If you are only kind.

Songs for Children.