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FABLES FOR THE FRIVOLOUS

Two things there are, no doubt you know,  To which a fox is used: A rooster that is bound to crow,  A crow that's bound to roost,   And whichsoever he espies   He tells the most unblushing lies.
"Sweet fowl," he said, "I understand  You're more than merely natty, I hear you sing to beat the band  And Adelina Patti.   Pray render with your liquid tongue   A bit from 'Götterdämmerung.'"
This subtle speech was aimed to please  The crow, and it succeeded: He thought no bird in all the trees  Could sing as well as he did.   In flattery completely doused,   He gave the "Jewel Song" from "Faust."

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