Samantha Cinderella Scottwas told she'd have to have a shotThe doctor said, "You're somewhat sick;I think a shot should do the trick."He said, "You shouldn't feel a thing,except perhaps a tiny sting,a painless prick, a poke, a pinch.It shouldn't even make you flinch."You won't begin to bleat or bawl.I doubt that it will hurt at all.I don't expect to see it bruiseor swell your arm and start to ooze."There's little chance of belly achesor fevers, chills or sudden shakes.It's not supposed to cause a cough.Your arm will likely not fall off."I'm guessing that there won't be lotsof itchy red and purple spots.Convulsions, too, are fairly rare.I think you'll get to keep your hair."In fact, the chance is nearly nilthat you'll become intensely ill,or grow a ghastly greenish hue,or turn into a kangaroo."It's nearly certain that you'll notbecome a fish or flowerpot.I'm quite convinced it's fair to sayyou won't turn into mush today."But if you start to shake and coughor if your head should tumble off,if you become a moose or muleyou'll get a day away from school."Samantha Cinderella Scotttook just a moment, deep in thought,then yawned the slightest little yawn,and told the doctor "Bring it on!"