There were goblins selling a star, a gem,
And a lady walked in a diadem
Of phlox and lilies and meadowy flowers
And a bright little string of April hours.
A bell went "Ting" And I bought a charm.
I'm sure as sure that it was no harm
For Margot was playing "I see" with me,
And Margot is not quite half past three.
First published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 6 April 1935
