Eliza Ann was far from good; She did not act as children should, But fought and quarreled so at play The boys and girls all ran away.

Her mother said, "Take care, my dear, The rabbit witch will come, I fear, And steal you one of these fine days, Unless you learn to mend your ways."

But yet Eliza did not heed; She was a naughty girl indeed. So now the rabbit witch has come, And carries her away from home.

Down in the marshes far away The rabbit's children squeak and play; They tease Eliza till she cries, And with her apron hides her eyes.