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"I do not like this dress of mine,"
 * Said little Ellen to her mother;

"The girls at school are dressed so fine,—
 * I wish that I could have another.

"Do buy me one that's very gay,
 * And a new bonnet trimmed with lace,—

Unless I look as smart as they
 * I feel ashamed to show my face."

Her mother said, " Ellen, my dear,
 * Your clothes, I'm sure, are very good;

Nor would I wish you to appear
 * So fine and gaudy if you could.

"I try to dress you neat and plain,
 * That I may buy you useful books;

And if you're neither proud nor vain,
 * I'm sure our friends will like your looks.

"Whene'er I dress you, I must say,
 * Would God be pleased with things like these?

For, Ellen, we must seek each day
 * In all we do our God to please.