Classic Poem

From a home that had two darlings
One was called and went away, —
Baby Ralph; and little Willie
Missed him sorely at his play.

As one day he talked about him,
Wondering much where he had gone,
Wishing much he would not tarry,
Brother Willie was so lone, —

Said the mother, so beguiling
Something of her secret pain,
" What would Willie give if only
Baby Ralph could come again? "

Drooped the little head in silence,
Thinking hard, 'twas plain to see;
Then he spoke out strong and tender,
" Mamma I would give God me. "