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 Cold beads of perspiration stood On Edward's frantic brow; He feared lest his own mother should Not notice him (as if she could Have missed her own son, now !). But, scarcely glancing at the rest, Pen saw at once he was the best. "O what a pleasant person, look!" She cried to Hildebrand, "I must have him by hook or crook!" —In point of fact 'twas by a hook Held in the shopman's hand, Which hoisted Edward by the seat, A part adapted for the feat.

Now Pen had put her pennies by To save poor dolls from fate By buying them, and you should try To do the same. The Buttoneye Was marked, "Price two and eight." 'Twas dear, but Pen was quite content To think her savings so well spent.