“Tommy Tompkins and Polly Hopkins”
Description
"Howdy do, Mr. Tommy Tomplins, Howdy do, Howdy do?" "Howdy do, Miss Polly Hopkins." "Oh, say, Mr. Tommy Tompkins, Won't you buy a broom?" "Oh, yes, Miss Polly Hopkins, I will buy a broom... If you'll be my bride And sweep the room."
Notes
I can't prove it, but I would guess that this has something to do with the custom of marrying by jumping over a broom. - RBW
References
- MHenry-Appalachians, p. 227, "Tommy Tompkins and Polly Hopkins" (1 text)
- BI, MHAp227