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First Line: Dad was tickled when I went
Last Line: At my 'conomisin' so.
Subject(s): Children; Economics; Fathers & Sons; Gifts & Giving; Childhood


Dad was tickled when I went
Once and whispered in his ear
That I wouldn't spend a cent
Buyin' him a gift this year.
I would build a fine surprise
All myself, and 'conomise.

So I went and bought a saw—
Not a toy, but good and strong,—
And a hammer with a claw
For the nails I hammer wrong.
I am sure he'll like this more
Than a present from a store.

Then Dad bought some fancy wood
When I asked him, though I'm sure
If he's 'quisitive he could
Guess I'm makin' furniture.
If he does, I needn't care,
For he'll never guess a chair!

And I went and bought a bitt—
Makes holes any size I choose:
Lots of fixin's come with it
That I'm learnin' how to use.
P'raps for Christmas time, next year,
I could make a chiffonier.

'T won't be long before it's done,
Now I've boughten tools enough;
Buyin' cushions will be fun,
And some paint and varnish stuff.
He'll be deeply touched, I know,
At my 'conomisin' so.





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