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DAUGHTER'S TANTRUMS by FAIRFAX DOWNEY

First Line: WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE?
Last Line: WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH MARY JANE?
Subject(s): ANGER; DAUGHTERS;

@3What@1 is the matter with Mary Jane?
She's raising the very devil again.
She says that her parents give her a pain --
What @3is@1 the matter with Mary Jane?

@3What@1 is the matter with Mary Jane?
She led off the Vassar daisy-chain,
And got a pearl necklace and can't complain --
What @3is@1 the matter with Mary Jane?

@3What@1 is the matter with Mary Jane?
We've said she can go to Europe again.
Oh, hear the child swear! Why, she's almost profane! --
What @3is@1 the matter with Mary Jane?

@3What@1 is the matter with Mary Jane?
Why is she raising particular cain?
She has a rich beau that she shouldn't disdain --
What @3is@1 the matter with Mary Jane?

@3What@1 is the matter with Mary Jane?
It may be a storm on the poor girl's brain.
Perhaps a Career has intrigued her again --
What @3is@1 the matter with Mary Jane?



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