He does not spare the snow
And as each back
Receives a whack,
Like ninepins down they go.

In life we have our "ups" and "downs",
These dolls enjoyed the same;
Though down went Weg,
Don't think, I beg,
'Twas due to Sarah Jane.

You see the sled was pretty full,
The hill was rather steep;
Weg was to steer
But in her fear
She took a backward leap.

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Anon all reached the valley safe,
And skating longed to try;
The ice seemed good,
As each one stood
Upon the bank hard by.

While "Golliwogg" with cautious steps,
Toward the middle skates;
They hear a crack!
They cry, "come back
To your devoted mates!"