John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2833 Sir John Sukling 1609-1642 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2833 |
| AUTHOR: | Sir John Suckling (1609–1642) |
| QUOTATION: | Her feet beneath her petticoat Like little mice stole in and out, 1 As if they feared the light; But oh, she dances such a way! No sun upon an Easter-day Is half so fine a sight. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Ballad upon a Wedding. |
| Note 1. See Herrick, Quotation 11. [back] |