The Poetry Corner

Nursery Rhyme. CCCXLIII. Games.

By Unknown

[The two following are fragments of a game called "The Lady of the Land," a complete version of which has not fallen in my way.] Here comes a poor woman from baby-land, With three small children in her hand: One can brew, the other can bake, The other can make a pretty round cake. One can sit in the garden and spin, Another can make a fine bed for the king; Pray ma'am will you take one in?