  Whenever a drive with the donkey I take ... Whenever a drive with the donkey I take, I see the big V that his slanting ears make, And words that begin with a V come to mind, Describing his conduct, no matter what kind. ... I see the big V that his slanting ears make If Barney is sulky and stubborn and slow, Goes poking along or refuses to go, Or if he is frisky and capers and kicks, Or upsets the cart, or does other bad tricks, I say 'tis no wonder he wears a big V, So Vexing and Vicious a Villain is he! So Vexing and Vicious a Villain is he! But when the dear fellow, so pretty and strong, In meek or gay humor trots nimbly along, The V seems to stand for the Virtues he shows, The Vim and Velocity with which he goes— Our Veteran donkey, more Valued each year, The Vigorous, Valiant, Vivacious old dear! Our Veteran donkey, more Valued each year, the Vigorous, Valiant, Vivacious old dear! Stood Barney, groomed and fed
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