SONGS for CHILDREN, SONG XXVI

Come my Charley, haste away, This is sure a sportful day; See, Mamma has her design, BETSEY is your VALENTINE.

Betsey whom Papa so lov'd, Betsey by your friends approv'd; See she drest all gay and fine, 'Tis to be your VALENTINE.

You have see a young Betsey's ways, Well you know she merits praise. She's good-natur'd, lively, free, Pattern fit for you and me.

She at Easter cakes shail share, As she did our Christmas fare; How could we make holiday, If our Betsey was away.

Then let's haste with her to play, On this fine and merry day; Since it was Mamma's design, Betsey should be your VALENTINE.