With kinky, soot-black wool.

He tagged her everywhere she went,

Just like a little fool.

Aunt Hepsy—Fool be’nt a pretty word, Lucindy. Why don’t you say numb-head?

Lucindy—’Twon’t rhyme.

Aunt Hepsy—But it’s a deal high-toneder.

Lucindy—All right. I don’t care. (Announces title again, and begins.)

Mary had a little lamb,

With kinky, soot-black wool.

He tagged her everywhere she went,