That is, if you’ve been good,

And don’t disobey, nor try to deceive,

But do as a little boy should.

For if you’re good, there’ll be sugarplums,

And toys in it, too, I know.

But if you’re bad, there’ll be just a stick

To wallop you with. Oh, ho!

Aunt Hepsey—Massy me, Johnny! I couldn’t hear a word of it. What was it about?

Miss P.—Say it louder, Johnny.