IfIwereonlyalittlepuppy, notyourbaby, motherdear, wouldyousay “No” tomeifItriedtoeatfromyourdish?
Wouldyoudrivemeoff, sayingtome, “Getaway, younaughtylittlepuppy?”
Thengo, mother, go! Iwillnevercometoyouwhenyoucallme, andneverletyoufeedmeanymore.
IfIwereonlyalittlegreenparrot, andnotyourbaby, motherdear, wouldyoukeepmechainedlestIshouldflyaway?
Wouldyoushakeyourfingeratmeandsay, “Whatanungratefulwretchofabird! Itisgnawingatitschaindayandnight?”
Then, go, mother, go! Iwillrunawayintothewoods; Iwillneverletyoutakemeinyourarmsagain.
