St. Nicholas/Volume 32/Number 3/Question

by Ellen Manly

By Ellen Manly

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I.

 Little Lucy Locket She has n’t any pocket—No place to carry anything at all; While Lucy’s brother Benny He has so very many,In which to put his marbles, top, or ball, That when he ’s in a hurry T is sometimes quite a worryTo find the one he wants among them all.

II.

 Now why should Lucy Locket Not have a little pocket—A handy little pocket in her dress? And why should brother Benny, Who does n’t need so many,Be favored with a dozen, more or less? The reason, if you know it, Be kind enough to show it,For really ‘t is a puzzle, I confess!!