"The Queen, indeed! Fiddle-sticks," said Nursie, with a sniff of disbelief.
"Yes, she was. And she had tea with me out of my doll's tea-set. And here's my dear little lamb. Why, wherever has it gone?" asked Nellie, rubbing her eyes and looking around.
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"And what on earth is that wool sticking out of your ears? Have you the ear-ache?"
"Oh, Nursie, I only put it there to keep my poetry from coming out."
"Well, I never did!" said Nursie, holding up her hands in surprise. "You are the queerest child!"
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