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Cross Looks.

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Why, what a frightful face is this!     And what has happened, sir, amiss?     Come, let me wipe these tears away,     And see no more cross looks to-day.     If Kate did throw your blocks about,     She's very sorry, I've no doubt;     And here she stands to tell you so,     And build another house, I know.     No tears and crying here must be,     So have a pleasant smile for me.     There, that will do,--now run away,     And kindly with your sister play.

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