"Ah, children, be at ease," said she

     "We're safe another day, I see;

     For these

      relations

     , you will find,

     Just like his

      friends

     , will stay behind."

     At dawn again the lark withdrew,

     And did again her charge renew.

     Once more the farmer early came,

     And found the case was just the same.

     The day advanced, the sun was high;

     But not a single help drew nigh.

     Then said the farmer, "Hark ye, son—

     I see this job will not be done,

     While thus we wait for friends and neighbors;

     So you and I'll commence our labors:

     To-morrow early, we'll begin

      Ourselves

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