COUSINLY AFFECTION

Why do you love your Cousin Paull?

For his sweet face, his smile, and all

The little tricks that charm us so?

You're not quite old enough to know

How cute he is; to realize

How clever for a child his size.

I'm sure you can n't appreciate

The things that make us think him great.

And yet you love your Cousin Paull.

Is it because he's twice as small

As you, just right for you to maul?

Because he wo n't fight back, or bawl?

Because when he is pushed he'll fall?

And, where most kids would howl and squall,

He takes it, nor puts in a call

For mother? Am I warm at all?

Is this why you love Cousin Paull?