Rose and Bertie have a ride;
Mabel, walking at their side,
Carries both the dolls, and so
By the Luxembourg they go.
Over in that Palace soon--
For the clock is marking noon--
The "Senate" will together come
(Like our "House of Lords" at home).
Hear that woman, "Who will buy
Windmill, ball, or butterfly"--
Josephine and Phillipe, see,
Eager as they both can be.
Charles before her, silent stands,
With no money in his hands,
No more _sous_--he spent them all
On that big inflated ball.
Be content, my little friend,
Money spent you cannot spend;
With your good St. Bernard play,
Buy more toys another day.
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