Before she came to live with you.

"Tell her we know she bruised her knee

In falling from the apple-tree;

Tell her that we'll come very soon

And find the missing tea-set spoon.

"She knows we often come and peep

And kiss her when she's fast asleep;

We think you'll suit her soon all right."

Then, "Buzz, buzz, buzz," and then, "Good-night."