"Polly, we ought to be ashamed. Angela's right," Betty said with sudden seriousness. "From this minute on, I promise to behave," she added solemnly, "and agree to anything you say. We'll discard 'Flow gently sweet Hudson,' as no good, and proceed."
"How about starting 'On Majestic Hudson's Banks?'" suggested Polly.
"We can't use majestic, it's too long and grand's a horrid word." Angela considered, frowning.
"Well, leave out the adjective and say:
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"On Hudson's bank Stands fair Seddon Hall— |
"That's all right, listen, I'll play it."
They sang the words to Betty's accompaniment.
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"Truth, honor and joy Is her message to all." |
Angela added inspired:
| "Her daughters are loyal"— |