Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, And every where that Mary went The lamb was sure to go; 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. And so the Teacher turned him out, But still he lingered near, And waited patiently about, Till Mary did appear; And 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 - 'O, 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 call, If you are always kind.' |