Not Forgetting Dad
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A new kid's come to our house; A peach, I'm here to tell; And things are topsy-turvy like— Still—Father's doing well! 'Twas 3 A. M. this morning That it began to squall; Some neighbors got excited— But Dad wa'n't feased at all.
Twas—oh, yes, quite expected— And welcome, I opine; And bibs and socks and—things are made, And—Daddy's feeling fine! Another Christmas present! Gee, that's hard luck for fair! The Old Man says, "Mere bagatelle, Why should a fawther care?" How's Mother? Oh, she's so-so! The Kid? Well, it will do. Of Papa we are glad to state That he will sure pull through. Then, here's a cheer for Mother; One for the Kid we give; Now ready—give a score of them: Doc says that Pa will live!
