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But care and industry are found,
With, heaven and earth's best blessing crown'd
And those who truly value them,
Should early do like Sarah M.
THE PROUD GIRL.
JANE.
What makes you wear that muslin dress,
And such a strong, coarse leather shoe,
With cotton stockings, cambric gloves,
And such a coarse straw bonnet, too?
See here! my shoes are real kid;
Just look at them—see how they shine;
My stocking's silk, my bonnet's new,
And only see the straw, how fine!
Why, I should fret myself to death,
If I were dressed as mean as you;
I always cry and tease mamma
For everything I see that's new.
MARY.
What! cry and tease your dear mamma
For finery? That would not I;
