| The twelve Miss Pelicoes Were twelve sweet little girls; Some wore their hair in pigtail plaits, And some of them wore curls. The twelve Miss Pelicoes Had dinner every day;— A not uncommon thing at all, You probably will say. The twelve Miss Pelicoes Went sometimes for a walk; It also is a well-known fact That all of them could talk. |
The twelve Miss Pelicoes, Of course, to school were sent; Their parents wished them to excel In each accomplishment. The twelve Miss Pelicoes Played music—Fal-lal-la! Which consequently made them all The pride of their papa. The twelve Miss Pelicoes Learnt dancing and the globes; Which proves that they were wise, and had That patience which was Job's. | The twelve Miss Pelicoes Were always most polite— Said "If you please," and "Many thanks," "Good morning," and "Good night." The twelve Miss Pelicoes You plainly see, were taught To do the things they didn't like, Which means, the things they ought. Now, fare ye well, Miss Pelicoes, I wish ye a good day;— About these twelve Miss Pelicoes I've nothing more to say. |
