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"You remember, last evening, she promised papa,
  His handkerchief neatly to sew,
I have fitted her work, when 'tis done," said mamma,
  "And the lesson is learned, she may go.

"I can work after dinner," said Lillie, "do please
  Just for once to grant Eddie's request."
"My dear," said her mother, "'tis no use to teaze,
  After work, not before, you may rest."

Lillie took up her book, with a tear in her eye,
  She could scarce see a word that was in it;
But Eddie declared 'twas of no use to cry,
  And she thought so herself in a minute.

Resolving to try, and do all in her power,
  To make of each duty a pleasure,
She conquered; and said to mamma, "in an hour,
  Please hear me recite, if you've leisure!"

Her mother looked pleased, as she said, "how is this,
  Papa's handkerchief hemmed and all ready?
Well done, my dear child! Now give me a kiss,
  Then run out and find cousin Eddie."