They dump their bags upon the pew,
And jolt the creamer cows.
They wobble the brass candle sticks
And say,
"Mind if we browse?"
They open all the little drawers,
And give the chairs a shake.
They bang the cups and saucers too,
And say,
"The lamp's a fake!"
They turn round all the pictures,
And give the doll a poke.
They drop the silver spoons and forks,
And say,
"The clock is broke!"
They move the Susie Cooper
And do not put it back.
They unfold all the carpets
And say,
"The jug has got a crack!"
They spill the bowl of marbles
And hit the big brass gong.
They sit upon the settle
And say,
"This painting's wrong!"
They kick the wrought-iron fender,
And give the flowers a nip.
They wobble an ancient Chinese vase
And say,
"Oh dear! It's got a chip!"
They lean into the window
And make the bellows hiss.
They tug at the shop curtains
And say,
"How much is this?"
They scratch the dresser's polish
And give the bench a bash.
They wiggle all the table flaps
And say,
"How much for cash?"
Just like a Museum -
But it's absolutely free!
Come in and choose a little thing,
And say,
"I'll buy this just for me!"