10. “CROSS ME NOW AND I WILL MARRY

By Lewis Sprague Mills

Then Molly bravely took her stand,

“Cross me now and I will marry

The man who first may seek my hand,

Whether white or any color.”

Answered Molly, speaking calmly,

“Always have I sought to please you,

All your wishes have I followed —

Cross me now and I will marry

Him who first in love may ask me.”