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TEN LITTLE SUFFRAGETTES
-Paul West in New York World
[Welland Telegraph, 31 May 1912]
TEN little SUFFRAGETTES, arrayed in battle line.
One saw a “Bargain Sale,” and then there were but nine.
NINE little SUFFRAGETTES, in a fighting state.
One lost her servant girl, and then there were but eight.
EIGHT little SUFFRAGETTES, by angry fervor driven.
One went to manicure’s, and then there were but seven.
SEVEN little SUFFRAGETTES, armed with stones and bricks.
One had matinee seats, and then there were but six.
SIX little SUFFRAGETTES, determined still to strive.
One’s new gown did not come home, and then there were but five.
FIVE little SUFFRAGETTES, parading as to war.
One’s shoes began to pinch, and then there were but four.
FOUR little SUFFRAGETTES, still craving to be free.
One found a milliner’s, and then there were but three.
THREE little SUFFRAGETTES, resolved to see it through.
One got an auto car, and then there were but two.
TWO little SUFFRAGETTES, their mission yet undone.
One couldn’t hook her waist, and then there were but one.
ONE little SUFFRAGETTE, still answering to the call.
She got married, and then there were none at all!
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