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The next, though it has
engaged the attention of the adult population, is a prime old-time
favourite with the children as well.
"Where are you going to,
my pretty maid?"
"I am going a-milking, sir,'' she said.
"May I go with you, my
pretty maid?"
"You're kindly welcome, sir," she said.
"What is your father, my
pretty maid?"
"My father's a farmer, sir," she said.
"What is your fortune, my
pretty maid?"
"My face is my fortune, sir," she said.
"Then I won't marry you,
my pretty maid.''
"Nobody asked you, sir," she said. |
