or came for a kiss; I ran from the room in vexation and spite;Indeed, t was ungrateful, I did act amiss. My fretful ill-temper, so haughty and rude,To you was unkind, before God it was wrong; Im ashamed to come near, when I know Im not good;You ought not to kiss me for ever so long. Yet, indeed, I… … MAEIAS INVITATION Maria so attentive grew, So civil and polite,That all admired, and loved her too, For all she did was right. Her good mamma entrusted her A visit once to pay,And thus she said, Good morning, maam, I hope you re well to-day. Mamma has sent me to entreatThat if the day be fine.You…
Nursery rhymes
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