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And What costume shall the poor girl wear
Contemplating the attire for a financially challenged girl
To all tomorrow's parties
Referencing social events in the future
A hand-me-down dress from who knows where
Describing a dress passed down, its origin unknown
To all tomorrow's parties
Attire for the aforementioned future gatherings
And where will she go and what shall she be
Speculating on the girl's identity and destination
When midnight comes around
When night falls
She'll turn once more to Sunday's clown
Returning to a familiar role of appearing happy on Sundays
And cry behind the door
Expressing concealed emotions privately
And what costume shall the poor girl wear
Reiterating the dilemma of clothing for the girl
To all tomorrow's parties
Attire for the upcoming social events
Why silks and linens of yesterday's gowns
Mentioning fabrics from outdated dresses
To all tomorrow's parties
Referencing future gatherings again
And what will she do with Thursday's rags
Addressing the fate of clothes from one day to another
When Monday comes around
Transitioning from one day to the next in the context of attire
She'll turn once more to Sunday's clown
Resuming the role of pretending happiness on Sundays
And cry behind the door
Expressing concealed emotions once more
And what costume shall the poor girl wear
Repeating the question about clothing choices
To all tomorrow's parties
Outfit selection for future social gatherings
For Thursday's child is Sunday's clown
Associating a particular child with the role of a clown
For whom none will go mourning
Indicating lack of sorrow for this individual
A blackened shroud, a hand-me-down gown
Describing a somber attire made of hand-me-downs
Of rags and silks, a costume
Mixing elements of luxury and poverty in clothing
It's fine for one who sits and cries
Suggesting acceptance of this costume by someone in sorrow
For all tomorrow's parties
Referencing the gatherings yet again, tying to the girl's sadness
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