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William Brighty Rands

Dolladine

This is her picture—Dolladine—

The beautifullest doll that ever was seen!

Oh, what nosegays! Oh, what sashes!

Oh, what beautiful eyes and lashes!


Oh, what a precious perfect pet!

On each instep a pink rosette;

Little blue shoes for her little blue tots;

Elegant ribbons in bows and knots.


Her hair is powdered; her arms are straight,

Only feel, she is quite a weight!

Her legs are limp, though;—stand up, miss!

What a beautiful buttoned-up mouth to kiss!