Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times · Chapter 60Playthings

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Last year the shops were crowded

With soldier suits and guns—

The presents that at Christmas time

We give our little sons;

And many a glittering trumpet

And many a sword and drum;

But as they’re made in Germany

This year they will not come.

Perhaps another season

We shall not give our boys

Such very warlike playthings,

Such military toys;

Perhaps another season

We shall not think it sweet

To watch their game of soldier men,

Who dream not of defeat.