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.