THE BUSY WASHERWOMAN.

Now, please hold down your head, sir,
And mind you shut your eyes ;
Until I say, “ Get up,” sir,

Pray don’t attempt to rise.

I’m really quite ashamed, sir;
You're not fit to be seen;
But if you do my bidding

You'll very soon be clean.

Now, splash! . There goes the water!
- Now take the soap—that’s right!
- Now rub your face to make it dry,

Until it shines quite bright.

Now you look more respectable ..
Go and put on your shoe;
And, pray, don’t bother me again,

I’ve such a lot to-do!