REBECCA'S AFTERTHOUGHT
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Yesterday Rebecca Mason, In the parlour by herself, Broke a handsome china basin, Plac'd upon the mantel-shelf. Quite alarm'd, she thought of going Very quietly away, Not a single person knowing Of her being there that day. But Rebecca recollected She was taught deceit to shun; And the moment she reflected, Told her mother what was done; Who commended her behaviour, Lov'd her better, and forgave her.