The Mountain And The Squirrel

The Mountain and the Squirrel had a quarrel,

And the former called the latter "Little Prig";

Bun replied, "You are doubtless very big,

But all sorts of things and weather

Must be taken in together

To make up a year

And a sphere.

And I think it no disgrace

To occupy my place.

If I'm not so large as you,

You are not as small as I,

And not half so spry ;

I'll not deny you make

A pretty squirrel -track;

Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;

If I cannot carry forests on my back,

Neither can you crack a nut."