THE BALLAD OF MARY JANE The monster turns at her approach, It shakes its ample tail ; Take heart, O Benjamin ! thy love Will neither quake nor quail. … MART JANE WAVES HER PARASOL. Her parasol that venturous maid Exalted o'er her head, Thrice waved it in the air, and lo ! Straightway the monster fled. Then tarried not that joyous pair Fond vows of love to make, But to the house of Mary Jane Themselves they did betake. [As the cow runs away,…
Children's plays · Amusements
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