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na's Cousin James
me to spend the day;
The children both were at a loss
To know what they should play.
For soon they tired of picture books.
And jig saw puzzles, too.
And, much like other children, sighed
For.somcthing new to. do.
'3"I knowabout herCynthia said?)
You must a lover be," '
While I am seen reclining on
A 'lettuced balcony.'.
A folding: ladder soon procured.
The stage was then complete;
Although in structure insecure,
'Twas picturesque and neat.
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"Let's give a play said Cousin James
Now that's the best scheme yet.
I tell you;TH be Romeo
And you be Juliet;
This rug will make a splendid stage;
And scenery won't be lacked;
f know what words we have to say'
And hnw we oucrhr rr
7 A shocking tangle t":enensued.
Occasioned by this drop,
' With Romeo beneath the wreck
And Juliet on top.
Said Cynthia, as she raised herself;.
"An actor you may be.
But I don't think you are much.account
When building.sceneryj
S Of course the nurse came. rushing in;
She'd heard the ladder fall.
Not what she did. but what she. said
Was much-the worst of all.
While "Pilgrim's Progress failed:tochcer
Poor Jimmie in his gloom
Cynthia. shared her grief withrdolls
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4 Next-there came a costume hunt
And mamma's latest gown.
Found hanging up on several hooks.
Was promptly taken down.
A plumed hat found for Romeo
Was-also mamma's best,
' And a beauteous coat "was improvised
From papa's satin. vest.
I -5 "We're ready now," said Romeo,
i) '1 "If I had but a sword;
This parasol, perhaps, will do
When fastened with a cord;
Now you climb up and take, your" place.
Gadzooks! but you look fine;
I guess you'd better just sit down;
There's no place to recline."
6 So Cynthia on the ladder sat.
In mamma's gown arrayed.
While Jimmie, smothered in his hat.
Much gravity displayed. .
He'd only got as far as "Love,.
.1 fain would thee adore"
When Cynthia and her balcony
Came tumbling to the floor.
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