And a life buoy slung behind her.

“Bathe, I wont!” said this maiden shy,

“Tho’ disappointment rankles,

“In such a garb some man might spy

My pettitoes and ankles!”

Her friends protest, but the task is vain

To make Bo-peep knock under,

The frock was never worn again,

For she tore its seams asunder;

And said, “No more embarrass me