A Melancholic Scene by the Well

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Watercolour illustration of a scene at a well, with a light-skinned young boy in a blue waistcoat and white shirt leaning over the stone edge of the well, his arms reaching towards a light-skinned young girl floating face-up in the water. The girl is wearing a white dress with ruffles around the neckline and shoulders. To the right of the boy and girl, an older light-skinned woman with dark hair in an updo and a brown suit jacket looks down into the well with concern. Next to her, an older light-skinned man in a dark suit jacket and blue bow tie holds a tall, rectangular white box labeled "Filter" in blue lettering. Water flows from a spigot on a stone structure behind the woman. The background is a soft blend of light blue, green, and hints of yellow, suggesting a natural outdoor setting. The illustration has a gentle, slightly melancholic tone. In the bottom right corner, there is a verse written in black script: "In the family drinking well / Willie pushed his sister Nell / She's there yet, because it kil't'er / Now we have to buy a filter."