THE STORK AND ITS CARES 
“Would much like to see 
That foot race for birds 
It will be most interesting to all 
But under my assignment to babies 
I am most subject to call. 
“Birds all say I should be there 
Not knowing I have other cares 
I am so busy working night times 
I could not spare time to be there. 
“With the mother’s patient waiting 
Through the days of outstretched arms 
Then for me to attend the races 
Their great attraction has no charms. 
“The Little Fairies would all miss me, 
Through the night, so dear and fair, 
With the Angels hovering around them; 
No, cannot spare time to be there.” 
S 
