Part 1 — THE MERRIEST TIME.
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The merriest time? Why, kite-time, Or the time for playing ball; Or maybe you like rolling hoop The very best of all. But, "Here's my own opinion," With a little laugh, cries Moll. "The best is when I take a walk, And carry my parasol. "When muffs are packed in camphor, And tippets put away, When you needn't always wear your cloak In the middle of the day. "Yes, I declare, the merriest time." With a dimpling laugh, says Moll, "Is when I go to take a walk, And carry my parasol." M. E. S.