Something There

There's something sweet And almost kind But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined But now he's dear, and so unsure I wonder why I didn't see it there before Come along dearie. Let's get you off those wet things. She glanced this way I thought I saw And when we touched she didn't shudder at my paw No it can't be, I'll just ignore But then she's never looked at me that way before Belle, I have something to show you. But first, you have to close your eyes. It's a surprise! May I open them? Alright, alright. Now! I can't believe it! I've never seen so many books in my whole life! You like it? It's wonderful! It's yours! New and a bit alarming Who'd have ever thought that this could be? True that he's no Prince Charming But there's something in him that I simply didn't see Oh, this is one of my favorites! It's "King Arthur." Have you ever read it? No. You don't know what you're missing. I'd love to read this again. Wait... you can read this first. No, that's alright No, really, you read it Oh, No, you... No, you No! I can't... You never learn to read? Only a little, and long ago Well, it just so happens that this is the perfect book to Read aloud. Come here, sit by me Well, who'd have thought? Well, bless my soul Well, who'd have known? Well, who indeed? And who'd have guessed they'd come together on their own? It's so peculiar. Wait and see We'll wait and see A few days more There may be something there that wasn't there before Perhaps there's something there That wasn't there before What? There may be something there that wasn't there before What's there, Mama? Ssh. I'll tell you when you're older. Come along now. Let's give them some privacy... Mama? Yes, Chip Will I ever get to be a boy again? I hope so When will I know? Soon. If it's to be. It will be very soon now. Come along, son. Knowing now, that this was indeed the legendary sword called "Excalibur," Arthur tried to pull it from the stone. He tried once to no avail. He tried a second time, but still, He could not pull it out. Then, for the third time, Arthur Drew forth the sword... So that must mean he's the king! Wait and see I never knew books could do that Do what? Take me away from this place, make Me forget for a little while Forget? Who I... What I am... We have something in common, you know What is that? In the town where I come from, the people think I'm odd You? So, I know how it feels to be... different. And I know how lonely that can be For the third time, Arthur drew forth the sword, and there Arose from the people a great shout. Arthur is king. I told you so...