Ballads for little folk . ;And say youre glad Twas Dollys And not your head that broke ? Suppose youre dressed for walking, And the rain comes pouring down,Will it clear off any sooner Because you scold and frown ?And wouldnt it be nicer For you to smile than pout,And so make sunshine in the house When there is none without ? Suppose your task, my little man, Is very hard to get,Will it make it any easier For you to sit and fret ?And wouldnt it be wiser, Than waiting like a dunce, Suppose. 149 To go to work in earnest And learn the thing at once ? Suppose that some boys have a horse, And some
Ballads for little folk . ;And say youre glad Twas Dollys And not your head that broke ? Suppose youre dressed for walking, And the rain comes pouring down,Will it clear off any sooner Because you scold and frown ?And wouldnt it be nicer For you to smile than pout,And so make sunshine in the house When there is none without ? Suppose your task, my little man, Is very hard to get,Will it make it any easier For you to sit and fret ?And wouldnt it be wiser, Than waiting like a dunce, Suppose. 149 To go to work in earnest And learn the thing at once ? Suppose that some boys have a horse, And some a coach and pair,Will it tire you less while walking To say, It isnt fair ? And wouldnt it be nobler To keep your temper sweet,And in your heart be thankful You can walk upon your feet ? And suppose the world dont please you, Nor the way some people do,Do you think the whole creation Will be altered just for you ?And isnt it, my boy or girl, The wisest, bravest plan,Whatever comes, or doesnt come, To do the best you can ?.
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