e. [She passes and repasses behind the curtain. Well skilled was she in needlework, Egyptian she could speak,Could manufacture griddle-cakes, And jest in ancient Greek. l ST. NICHOLAS PLAYS AND OPERETTAS It was the stalwart Benjamin, Who hoed his fathers corn jHe saw the lovely maiden pass, At… … THE STALWAET BENJAMIN. A low obeisance made he then;Right bravely did he speak :There is no rose so fair, he said,As that upon thy cheek! ua And many a brooch and silken gown Will I bestow on thee,If thou wilt leave thy fathers house And come and marry me. THE BALLAD OF MARY JANE Then proudly spake…
Children's plays · Amusements
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