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1866–1951

TEASING

Gelett Burgess

Tease to linger longer when your mother bids you go; Tease to have a penny when your father answers, “No!” Tease to have a story when your uncle does n't please; That's the way to be a Goop — tease, tease, tease!

Hint about the carriage when there's only room for three; Hint about the toys you like and every doll you see; Hint about the candy, say you're fond of peppermint; That's the way to be a Goop — hint, hint, hint!

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