All. Cross Patch, Cross Patch, mad as could be, Clawed and stamped and yelled, you see, ’Cause of Willie Winkie’s prank, Naughty Cross Patch got a spank.
Cross Patch. Yes, I always get spanked! It’s not fair, I think, To spank me instead of that mean Willie Wink!
Mother Goose. Then don’t be a spitfire. Don’t claw and fight, Instead of answering me aright.
Mother Hubbard. Willie is a mischievous young ’un, that’s true. What was he a-doing, Cross Patch, to you?
Cross Patch. I was having a game with your dog, Mother Hubbard, And Willie just shut us both into your cupboard.
Willie. Why, really now, Cross Patch, was that you there? I thought it was two ugly dogs, I declare!
Cross Patch. You know I was there! You pushed me in! And I struck against something, and barked my shin!
(Stoops and rubs shin, glaring at Willie.)
Jill. Say, tell us, Cross Patch, did you find a thing to eat in there?