LXXIII.

Pemmy was a pretty girl, But Fanny was a better; Pemmy looked like any churl, When little Fanny let her.

Pemmy had a pretty nose, But Fanny had a better; Pemmy oft would come to blows, But Fanny would not let her.

Pemmy had a pretty doll, But Fanny had a better; Pemmy chatter'd like a poll, When little Fanny let her.

Pemmy had a pretty song, But Fanny had a better; Pemmy would sing all day long, But Fanny would not let her.

Pemmy lov'd a pretty lad, And Fanny lov'd a better; And Pemmy wanted for to wed, But Fanny would not let her.