Plympton, A. G. (Almira George), b. 1852, James R. Osgood and Company. pbl · Boston : James R. Osgood & Co. · leaf 28
Oh pretty miss Jenny, Id give a whole pennyTo know what your thoughts are,my dear. Are you thinking that life Is a terribl e stri re,And th inga are provokingly queer? Oh pretty missJenny,. If troubles youve any,Ill tell you the speediest cure.Just fly round and get teaFor both you and for me,• And… … Heigho, heigho, my baby 0, And cant you walk a bit? Oh mammy,wont you carry me, Prow whats the use of it? My legs are weak and floppy,Q;11 isnt n ice to tumble so;Give me your hand,or down I go; My legs are weak and floppy,0 Now go to sleep,my baby 0, And sleep the whole night long Oh say not so,…
Children's poetry, American
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