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 .'