`Said naughty, teasing Sandy;
`"She's just a lot of rags and things
``I'd rather have some candy."=
``But little sister cried and cried,
```It was her "bestest" treasure;
``While naughty Sandy tried and tried
```To tease her for his pleasure.=
``"Don't cry, dear pet," the sister said,
```"Some day he would be sorry
``To have us treat his pretty boat
```As he is treating Dolly."=
``"Only a doll," said he again,
```"A boat is ten times better;
``This thing can't sail; I'll go and see
```If she can swim, I'll let her."=
``Oh, sister, make him div' her back;
```He'll kill my darling pet;
``Don't let him put her in the pond
```And get her nice d'ess wet.=
``"You's very cruel, bruver, now-;
``Please, div' her back to me;
``'Tause she's my only darlin' child,
``She sleeps upon my knee."=
``"Only a little, mean old doll,
``Not worth my bat or ball;
``Hark! take your baby; here comes pa;
``I hear him in the hall."=
``"Teasing again? Ah! Sandy, lad,
``Remember this, I pray:
``Only a coward teases one
``Too small to get away.=
``"Go to your room, my boy, and there
``Think how this game would please,
``If sister Nell should serve you so,
``And always try to tease."