6. Twelfth Day.

That biggest cake, so prime and nice,

What's its price?

Guineas two!—well, there I'm done!

What's the other?—guinea one!

Humph! that little 'un—you can buy

For half-a-guinea:—O my eye!

If you please, a penny bun!

[Illustration:

JANUARY—Twelfth Night—drawing Characters.

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