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1885–1933

THE NEW PLAYTHING

Ring Lardner

I wonder what your thought will be And what you'll say and do, sir, When you come home again and see What Daddy's got for you, sir.

I wonder if you'll like it, boy, Or turn away disgusted ( You've often scorned a nice, new toy For one that's old and busted. )

I wonder if you'll laugh, or cry And run in fright to mother, Or just act bored to death, when I Show you your brand new brother.

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