Mary Mapes Dodge

1830-1905

 

Cousin Jeremy

by Mary Mapes Dodge

Cousin Jeremy covers my eyes shut

He came behind me, and covered my eyes,
Who is this? growled he, so sly,
"Why, Cousin Jeremy, how can I tell,
When my eyes are shut?" said I.

Source:

Rhymes And Jingles
Copyright 1875
Scribner, Armstrong, And Company