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There was an old woman, and what do
you think?
She lived upon nothing but victuals and
drink:
Victuals and drink were the chief of her
diet;
And yet this old woman could never be
quiet.
She went to the baker, to buy her some
bread,
And when she came home her old husband
was dead;
She went to the clerk to toll the bell,
And when she came back her old husband
was well.
"Little girl, little girl, where have you
been?"
"Gathering roses to give to the Queen."
"Little girl, little girl, what gave she you?"
"She gave me a diamond as big as my
shoe."
