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diff --git a/16770.txt b/16770.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7f3f967 --- /dev/null +++ b/16770.txt @@ -0,0 +1,955 @@ +The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Adventure of Two Dutch Dolls and a +'Golliwogg', by Bertha Upton + +This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with +almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or +re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included +with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org + + +Title: The Adventure of Two Dutch Dolls and a 'Golliwogg' + +Author: Bertha Upton + +Illustrator: Florence K. Upton + +Release Date: September 28, 2005 [EBook #16770] + +Language: English + +Character set encoding: ASCII + +*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK ADVENTURE *** + + + + +Produced by Alicia Williams, Joshua Hutchinson and the +Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net + + + + + + +The Adventures +of two +Dutch Dolls +and a +"Golliwogg" + + +Pictures By +[signed] Florence K. Upton + +Words By +Bertha Upton + +DeWolfe, Fiske & Co. Boston + + +[Illustration] + + + 'Twas on a frosty Christmas Eve + When Peggy Deutchland woke + From her wooden sleep + On the counter steep + And to her neighbour spoke, + + "Get up! get up, dear Sarah Jane! + Now strikes the midnight hour, + When dolls and toys + Taste human joys, + And revel in their power. + +[Illustration] + + I long to try my limbs a bit, + And you must walk with me; + Our joints are good + Though made of wood, + And I pine for liberty. + +[Illustration] + + For twelve long months we've lain in here. + But we don't care a fig; + When wide awake + It does not take + Us long to dance a jig. + +[Illustration] + + But who comes here across our path, + In gay attire bedight? + A little girl + With hair in curl, + And eyes so round and bright. + +[Illustration] + + Good evening Miss, how fine you look, + Beside you I feel bare; + I must confess + I need a dress + If I would look as fair. + +[Illustration] + + On that high pole I see a flag + With colors red and blue; + Dear Sarah Jane + 'Tis very plain + A climb you'll have to do. + +[Illustration] + + You're young and light--so now be quick + Dear sister good and kind; + You look dismayed + Don't be afraid, + It's not so hard you'll find. + + Then up the pole with trembling limbs, + Poor Sarah Jane did mount; + She dared not lag, + But seized the flag, + Ere you could twenty count. + + Big Peggy gazed with deep concern, + And mouth wide open too; + Her only care + That she might wear + A gown of brilliant hue. + +[Illustration] + +[Illustration] + + Now Peg' by instinct seemed to know + Where scissors might be got; + The "fits" were bad, + But then she had + No patterns on the spot. + + Soon where the garments hurried on; + Sarah looked well in blue; + Mirror in hand + She took her stand, + While Peggy pinned her's through. + +[Illustration] + +[Illustration] + + Said Peggy--"After work so hard, + I think a rest we need; + Let's take a ride + Seated astride + Upon this gentle steed." + + Then simple Sarah Jane climbed up + Upon his wooden back; + With tim'rous heart + She felt him start + Upon the open track. + +[Illustration] + + Ere long they knew that hidden there, + Beneath a stolid mien, + Dwelt a fierce will. + They could not still + They rode as if by steam! + +[Illustration] + + Peggy held on with tightening grip, + While Sarah Jane behind, + Having no hold + To make her bold, + To screaming gave her mind. + + "O Peggy! put me down I pray! + I ride in mortal dread! + Do make him stop, + Or I shall drop + And break my wooden head!" + + E'en as those piteous words she spoke, + They struck a fearful "snag" + Their grips they lost, + And both were tossed + Upon the cruel "flag". + +[Illustration] + + Their senses for a moment gone, + They lay in ghastly plight; + Their fiery steed + From burden freed, + Maintained his onward flight. + + Then each in aching consciousness + Rose slowly with sad groans; + Next faced about + With angry shout, + Followed by tears and moans. + +[Illustration] + + Each blamed the other for the fall; + Until, in gentler mood, + Their hurts they dress, + While both confess + The crying did them good. + + A wooden crutch poor Peggy finds + To help her on her feet; + Both solemn-faced + Their steps retraced + To where they first did meet. + +[Illustration] + + But sorrow's tears are quickly dried + With dolls as well as men.-- + A jolly crowd + All laughing loud + (I think you'll count just ten.) + + Mounted a little wooden cart, + While Peggy, brave and tried, + Got up in front + To bear the brunt + Of "Hobby's" mighty stride. + +[Illustration] + + Finding a pleasant open space, + Gay Peg' unships her load; + Suggests a game + Which, it is plain, + Will soon be quite the "mode." + + She tells of former Christmas nights, + When many of her kind, + At leap-frog played, + And merry made, + Fast running like the wind. + + The happy moments swiftly sped + In unabated glee; + Their lungs were strong, + Their legs were long, + And supple at the knee. + +[Illustration] + + But soon they hear the clock strike "two" + The hours are flying fast! + With much to do + Ere night be thro' + Its' pleasures overpast! + + "Just one leap more!" cries Sarah Jane, + "This fills my wildest dream!" + E'en as she spoke, + Peg' Deutchland broke + Into a piercing scream. + + Then all look round, as well they may + To see a horrid sight! + The blackest gnome + Stands there alone, + They scatter in their fright. + + With kindly smile he nearer draws; + Begs them to feel no fear. + "What is your name?" + Cries Sarah Jane; + "The 'Golliwogg' my dear." + + Their fears allayed--each takes an arm, + While up and down they walk; + With sidelong glance + Each tries her chance, + And charms him with "small talk". + +[Illustration] + + Another wonder now attracts + The simple Sarah Jane; + Upon one knee + She drops with glee, + In case this box contain + + Some pretty thing to give her joy, + Some new-discovered treat! + Old Peg', who planned + The fun in hand, + Watches with face discreet. + +[Illustration] + + The lock unlatched, the lid springs up, + Knocks Sarah on her back, + With flying hair + And trying stare, + Out of the box springs "Jack". + + Our naughty Peg' enjoys the scene, + Laughs long with fiendish glee; + Next takes to flight, + Gets out of sight, + Fresh tricks to plan you'll see. + +[Illustration] + + Soon Sarah's heart new courage takes, + She hits upon a plan; + Makes up her mind + To run behind + And kill the staring man! + + Attempts are vain, he will not die! + In terror Sarah flees; + Meets a new toy + Called "Scissors Boy", + And begs him just to please. + +[Illustration] + + To help her pay bad Peggy back + For her malicious tricks; + Nor does she see + That even he + Enjoys her woeful "fix". + + Peg's pious face and peaceful pose + You'd think portended fair, + When like a flash + She makes a dash, + Sends Sarah high in air! + +[Illustration] + + Entangled in the "Scissors Boy", + Alas! death seems quite near; + Her trust betrayed, + This hapless maid + Sobs out her grief and fear. + + 'Twas Peggy's fault the whole way through; + The boy had meant no harm. + Both ran away, + Nor thought to stay + Poor Sarah's fright to calm. + +[Illustration] + + A handsome soldier passing by, + His heart quite free from guile, + With martial air + And manner rare + Soon helped the girl to smile. + + He said the Ball would now begin + And begged her for a dance; + She bowed so low, + It looked as tho' + Her style had come from France. + +[Illustration] + + A lively waltz the couple take, + While all admire their grace, + As round and round + Upon the ground + They spin with quickened pace. + + And shameless Peg' sits on a chair + A true "flower of the wall" + While Sarah Jane, + Tis very plain, + Need never rest at all. + +[Illustration] + + With graceful compliment the Clown + Bows low before the belle, + Whose modest face, + And simple grace, + In starry robe looked well. + + "I know I'm but a stupid Clown, + And play a clumsy role; + Yet underneath + This painted sheath + I wear an ardent Soul." + +[Illustration] + + Just then a jovial African + With large admiring eyes, + Seizes her hand + Just as the band + To give them a surprise + + Strikes up the "Barn-dance"; like a flash + Both spring into their place! + Away they go + First quick, then slow, + Each movement fraught with grace. + +[Illustration] + + The jolly pair then pause to watch + A "Magnate" from Japan, + Who quite alone + So far from home + (Poor harmless little man) + + Dances a curious Eastern dance + To many a jingling bell; + His brilliant dress, + They both confess, + Becomes him very well. + +[Illustration] + + And now the Ball is at its height, + A madly whirling throng; + Each merry pair + A smile doth wear. + And Sambo sings a song. + + While in their midst the artist head + Of "Golliwogg" appears, + With Peg beside, + Whose graceful stride + No criticism fears. + +[Illustration] + + But even wooden limbs get tired + And want a change of play, + So "Golliwogg" + A "jolly dog" + Suggests they run away. + + The big shop door is bolted fast, + But through the yard behind, + Peggy has spied + One open wide, + Which she will shortly find. + +[Illustration] + +[Illustration] + + A touch--A push--and out they fly + Into the starlight night; + No one must know + The way they go + They cover up their flight. + + And though their laughing faces tell + How they enjoy the fun, + No sound they make, + But quickly take + Unto their heels and run. + +[Illustration] + + Nor stop until they reach a field, + And find a lovely slide; + No fear has Peg, + But Meg and Weg + Cling screaming as they glide. + + The "Golliwogg" with flying hair, + Takes the first lead you see, + Nor minds at all + The "Midget" small, + Her arms outstretched in glee. + +[Illustration] + + The sliders never dreamed of harm, + They sailed like ships at sea; + 'Twas Meg and Weg, + Who Tripped up Peg, + And brought to grief their spree. + + The wrong man often gets the blame + 'Twas just so in this case, + And balls of snow + They madly throw + At "Golliwogg's" kind face. + +[Illustration] + + He catches one in either eye, + And then turns tail to run; + The steady aim + Of Sarah Jane + Grows very serious fun. + + He does not like the way girls act, + For five to one's not fair; + There's no escape + One hits his nape, + Another strikes his hair. + +[Illustration] + + "Vengeance!" he cries, "I'll pay them out! + If girls will play with boys, + There's got be + Equality, + So here's for equipoise!" + + And then some monster balls he makes, + He does not spare the snow + And as each back + Receives a whack, + Like ninepins down they go. + + In life we have our "ups" and "downs", + These dolls enjoyed the same; + Though down went Weg, + Don't think, I beg, + 'Twas due to Sarah Jane. + + You see the sled was pretty full, + The hill was rather steep; + Weg was to steer + But in her fear + She took a backward leap. + +[Illustration] + + Anon all reached the valley safe, + And skating longed to try; + The ice seemed good, + As each one stood + Upon the bank hard by. + + While "Golliwogg" with cautious steps, + Toward the middle skates; + They hear a crack! + They cry, "come back + To your devoted mates!" + +[Illustration] + + Too late! alas their call is vain! + He swiftly disappears! + His kind forethought + Is dearly bought, + It melts them unto tears. + + But sturdy Peg is quick to act, + She gives an order clear, + "Creep on your knees, + And by degrees + We to the hole will steer." + +[Illustration] + + They reach in time, Peg drags him out + With all her might and main; + Poor "Golliwogg", + A dripping log, + Must be got home again. + + Behold sure signs of early dawn, + As down the field they start; + A leaden weight, + This living freight, + With faintly beating heart. + +[Illustration] + + In half an hour the sun comes up, + And shows a merry face; + He winks an eye + As passing by + He sees the skating place. + + And when he peeps into the shop + With jolly laughing eye, + Tho' he's not blind + He cannot find + A single toy awry! 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