Her Favorite

 Her Favorite

It's Christmas Eve, Matilda Sue,
So you must sit right here.
Tomorrow you will be all new!
You will, my dollie dear.

I've written a note to Santa--
You must hold it in your hand:
"This is the bestest dollie
There is in all the land.

"I do not want a new doll,
But bring Matilda Sue
The little things I've mentioned
Please bring them, Santa do!

"A pair of eyes-I'd like them brown,
And bring the shut-eye kind;
A wig of lovely curly hair,
Golden, if you don't mind.

"One arm, a foot, and one whole leg,
A pretty dress of blue,
A hat, a coat and underclothes,
For dear Matilda Sue."

Now sit up, dear. Don't be afraid,
For sure as you were born,
You'll be as good as new-yes, better-
Before tomorrow morn.