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 the children Came next morn, Walking by The river Orne ; Near the poplars On the green, Where the Washerwives Are seen. Here they looked At old Nannette, Wringing out The garments wet ; Saw how Eugenie, Her daughter, Soaked them first In running water; Watched the washers Soaping, scrubbing, With their mallets Rubbing, drubbing Working hard With all their might, Till the clothes Were clean and white.