Of course, you little girls and boys
All like good-things to eat;
And when the box of sweets is passed,
You think it quite a treat!
You say, "How many may we have?"
And when I say, "One each,"
You always ask, "Can't we have two?"
And how your eyes beseech!
And if I say, "Well, two apiece,"
(This never fails to be)
You always ask in that same way,
"Oh, please, mayn't we have three?"
And when I say, "Well, three apiece,
And not a candy more!"
A timid voice is sure to beg,
"Please, let us have - just four!"
Hand this little doll from your tree if you like. |