Daddy he’s consented, mamma can’t say no,
Sonny kinder likes it, sissy wants a show,
Now begins the bustle, now begins the fun,
Every one is ready, shopping must be done.
Carriage stands awaiting, Where’ll you please to go?
Drive us up to Stewart’s, see what he can show
Troubling all the merchants, buying here and there,
Beating down the prices—Are you sure ’twill wear?
Hurry up the dresses, cut them very low,
Make them large and airy where the hoops do go,