I want to make your things look nice,
Dolly--because, you see,
To-morrow evening Cousin Jane
Is coming here to tea.
Your muslin skirt is white and stiff--
I'm very glad of that;
But as my little iron's cold,
The tucks will not lie flat.
Jane's doll will come--she makes its clothes
Herself, and very neatly;
And when she brings it visiting,
She dresses it up sweetly.
When I put on your pretty frock,
Your sash, and sleeve-knots blue,
I really think that you will be
Quite a smart dolly too.
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