Part 1 — REBECCA'S AFTER-THOUGHT
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Yesterday, Rebecca Mason, In the parlor by herself, Broke a handsome china basin, Placed upon the mantel-shelf.
Quite alarmed, 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 behavior, Loved her better, and forgave her.
Elizabeth Turner [?—1846]