TEASING

By Gelett Burgess

Tease to linger longer when your mother bids you go;

Tease to have a penny when your father answers, “No!”

Tease to have a story when your uncle does n't please;

That's the way to be a Goop — tease, tease, tease!

Hint about the carriage when there's only room for three;

Hint about the toys you like and every doll you see;

Hint about the candy, say you're fond of peppermint;

That's the way to be a Goop — hint, hint, hint!