Show J SHOPPING The trouble says Nellie to me rae Lies Ues not in the things which Id I'd like that I see Dut But the ribbons and things Such as monkeys on strings And little pink bonnets and dollies and shoes Which b I dont don't need at all but I cannot refuse Its this way she Rhe said eaid as I t go through the shops And gaze on doll carriages tea things and tops I can can see in each toy toyS S Some me small girl or a bo boy Who Vho would smile with delight such a Joy to nd I J buy it of course courle for I couldn't do l less ss There Th re is nothing I 1 see which I is III merely a a. thing There Is always a face and the smile It would bring An overcoat warm On a cold waxen form Reminds me of ot some little year old lad Who could brave bra every storm if that garment he haaSo had haa So 1 If Im I'm extravagant understand me K's Ks not for the things but th tho faces races Isee Ise There is Js nothing I T find hut But what brings to my mind ome ome child that I love or some friend I adore Who Vho has foll followed wed me in when I enter a store Copyright 1925 George Matthew Adams |