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beach they began saying it, too: "Where is Belinda?" Nobody knew. However, it was all right.

Eighth Verse

They found her later on the hill

A mile or so above the town,
A little out of breath, but still
Undoubtedly Belinda Brown.

You can imagine how excited they all were. All but Belinda. They came rushing up to her, saying, "Oh, Belinda, are you hurt?" and, "Are you sure you're all right, Belinda darling?" and some of the more polite ones, who had never seen her before, said, "I trust that you have not injured yourself in any way, Miss Brown?" And what did Belinda say?

Last Verse

Belinda tossed a scornful head—

Belinda was as brave as brave—
Belinda laughed at them and said,
"Oh, wasn't that a lovely wave?"

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