"His dress is so grand, but you don't seem to stir."
"I cannot," said Alice, "mamma has requir'd me
To stop in this room; I am waiting for her,
And hope I shall finish the work she desir'd me."
"All nonsense," said Susan, "I beg you will come";
But Alice resolv'd on obedient behaviour,
For which she felt glad, when her mother came home,
And gave her a smile of approval and favour.
PRIDE AND PRIGGISHNESS
"See, Fanny," said Miss Charlotte Pride,
"How fine I am to-day:
A new silk hat, a sash beside;
Am I not very gay?
"Look at my necklace—real pearls!
My ear-rings, how they shine;
I think I know some little girls
Would like to be as fine."
Said Fanny, "Your papa, 'tis true,
Your dress can well afford;
But if you think I envy you,
I don't—upon my word.
"My father loves to see me dress
Quite modest, neat, and clean;
In plain white muslin, I confess,
I'm happy as a queen.
"Your Parents after pleasures roam,
Not like papa, for he
Delights to stay with me at home—
Now don't you envy me?"