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She said, “I don’t mean to be a meanie!
Isn’t that a multicolored beanie?”
“Yes, you can’t get serious wearing that—
But wait: whatever are you staring at?”

“That’s it!” she cried. “Right in front of my face!
I let you lead me on this merry chase,
And none of those hats had any bearing
On my case except the one you’re wearing.”

“Like tiny Easter eggs—a great reason
For choosing them to salute the season:
A jar of jelly beans will be my gift.
Goodbye, thinking caps—now I must be swift!”