Herbert the hippopotamus br was feeling rather amorous br The female hippopotami br avoided Herbies roving eye. br br They politely gave their reason br This is not the mating season. br Although he sang his best love song br the ladies would not go along. br br So Herbie had to go without br of this the ladies had no doubt. br They told him firmly that he should br go cool his ardour in the mud. br br Then come back when the time is right br to satisfy his appetite.br br ivor or ivor.