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RICHARD'S REFORMATION by ELIZABETH TURNER (1755-1846)

First Line: MISS LUCY WAS A CHARMING CHILD
Last Line: AND SINCE HAS BETTER GROWN.
Subject(s): BOYS; PUNISHMENT;
MISS Lucy was a charming child,
She never said, "I won't";
If little Dick her playthings spoil'd,
She said, "Pray, Dicky, don't."

He took her waxen doll one day,
And bang'd it round and round;
Then tore its legs and arms away,
And threw them on the ground.

His good mamma was angry quite,
And Lucy's tears ran down;
But Dick went supperless that night,
And since has better grown.



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