THE TOILET. IN WORDS OF FOUR LETTERS.
Reading edition
Girl. I like this frock; but it will not keep on. Why will it not keep on?
Maid. It is too big for you, miss.
Girl. It is off; it will fall off.
Maid. You had best lay it down, miss.
Girl. I like to have it; I will put it on.
Mother. My dear! lay it down when you are bid to do so; do not wait to be made to do well.
Girl. I will not, mamma. Jane, I will be good. Pray may I look in this box?
Mother. You see it is shut now; you may see it by-and-by.
Girl. I will not hurt the lock.
Mother. You must not try.
Girl. May I play with your muff?
Mother. You may.
Girl. What is this made of?
Mother. Fur; and fur is skin with the hair on.
Girl. It is like puss; how soft it is! How warm it is when I hold it to my nose! it is like wool.
Mother. Now come and kiss me; I am sure you will be good to John; go and play with him.
Girl. Do you stay all day? do you stay till John is in bed?
Mother. Yes; till you are both in bed. Now go.
Girl. Pray let me get my work-bag first. May I get my work-bag?
Mother. Why do you want it?
Girl. I want some silk out of it, that I may work a ball for John.