Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 44
Miss Moriarty, Dressed up for the party,Inquired of a froggy the way. The frog, with a grin, Said t was time to go inFor the chickens were raking hay. Miss Moriarty,Complete for the party In fardingale, bodice and frill, Then gazed at her clothes,Till she fell in a doze, And dreamed that she led… … Miss Moriarty, Too late for the party,With her laces and satin and silk, Was ready to cry; But an owl said, Oh, fie!And an elephant soothed her with milk. Miss Moriarty So dreamed of the partyShe danced herself all out of breath ; And ere it was day, The moon heard her say:Why, bless me! I m tired…
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