Tell me a story
Just one, mother dear.
Candles are coming
Bedtime is near
There is my hand to hold
Bend down your head,
Don't speak too loud, mother,
Dolly's in bed
No! not the story
Of old Jack and Jill
They were so stupid
To tumble down the hill.
I'm tired of Jack Horner
And Little Bo-peep.--
Stay! let me see
If Dolly's asleep.
Hush, Dolly darling!
I'm watching, you know
No one shall hurt you;
I will not go.
You are so warm,--
Like a bird in it's nest.
Go to sleep, darling,--
Rest, Dolly, rest.
Ah! there is Mary
Just come in with a light:
Now there is no time
For a story to-night,
Please make the boys, mother,
Mind how they tread.
Their boots are so heavy,
And--Dolly's in bed.
Good night, dear mother!
Ask papa, please,
When he comes home,
Not to cough or to sneeze
Give me your hand, Mary
Hush! softly creep;
We must not wake her,--
Dolly's asleep.
If at all restless
Or wakeful she seems,
Don't be to anxious;
I fancy she dreams.
Say to her softly,
Just shaking your head;
"Go to sleep, Dolly,--
Adie's in bed."
[Illustration: HUSH! (Dolls are sleeping.)]
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[Illustration: Girl with Doll.]