And at length hissed her out

Of the bounds, where they'd gathered to swim.

In turning a corner, she met

Abruptly, the horns of a cow

That mooed, while the cur,

At her heels, turned from her,

And aimed at Miss Vain his "bow-wow."

Then Vivy's bright ribbons and skirt,

As she flew, flirted high on the wind;

The children at play,