“Now for a frolic, a jolly good frolic,”

The mischievous wind said in play,

“I’m tired of staying at home in the clouds,

I’m out for a frolic to-day.

”Ah! There are some girls and some boys on their way

To school at the end of the lane,

I’ll just give a puff, send their hats all astray,

Then be off round the corner again.

“Now, wasn’t that fun! How they laughed to be sure!

Do you see those fine apples up there?

I’ll shake them all down,

Then when school time is o’er

They’ll be plenty for all, and to spare.

“Hurrah! Hip! Hurrah! Now for mother at home,

She’s been washing all day, so I’ll see

If I can dry her clothes with a few lively puffs,

Then I’m sure very happy she’ll be.

“Now, I’ll just give a blow through the wood over there,

Fill the sails of the ship on the sea,

And with just one big puff, make it all a bit rough,

Then at home in two seconds I’ll be.”