_What_ is the matter with Mary Jane?
She’s crying with all her might and main,
And she won’t eat her dinner—rice pudding again—
What _is_ the matter with Mary Jane?
[Illustration: Woman observing scattered toys]
_What_ is the matter with Mary Jane?
I’ve promised her dolls and a daisy-chain,
And a book about animals—all in vain—
What _is_ the matter with Mary Jane?
[Illustration: Doctor looking at girl in bed]
_What_ is the matter with Mary Jane?
She’s perfectly well, and she hasn’t a pain;
But, look at her, now she’s beginning again!—
What _is_ the matter with Mary Jane?
_What_ is the matter with Mary Jane?
I’ve promised her sweets and a ride in the train,
And I’ve begged her to stop for a bit and explain—
What _is_ the matter with Mary Jane?
_What_ is the matter with Mary Jane?
She’s perfectly well and she hasn’t a pain,
_And it’s lovely rice pudding for dinner again!_—
What _is_ the matter with Mary Jane?
[Illustration: Girl in high chair kicking off her shoe]
[Illustration: Mouse in hat; boy searching under table]