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.