Water, Loo! water, Loo! fetch me some water! There isn't a drop for a mile and a quarter! The ground is so hard and the ground is so dry I'm frightened my little red rose-bush will die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea for water in a dry land where a red rose-bush might die. It expresses fear and urgent need.
- In plain terms
- Bring water quickly or my little rose-bush will die.
- What can you take from it?
- Small things need care to survive harsh conditions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small things need saving?
- How do you respond to need?
Another view
It focuses on a plant when human needs might be greater.
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