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 worry To find the one he wants among them all.
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Nowwhy 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!!