The Absolutely Abstemious Ass,
who resided in a Barrell, and only lived on
Soda Water and Pickled Cucumbers.
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The Bountiful Beetle,
who always carried a Green Umbrella when it didn't rain,
and left it at home when it did.
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The Comfortable Confidential Cow,
who sate in her Red Morocco Arm Chair and
toasted her own Bread at the parlour Fire.
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The Dolomphious Duck,
who caught Spotted Frogs for her dinner
with a Runcible Spoon.
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The Enthusiastic Elephant,
who ferried himself across the water with the
Kitchen Poker and a New pair of Ear-rings.
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The fizzgiggious Fish,
who always walked about upon Stilts,
because he had no legs.
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The Goodnatured Grey Gull,
who carried the Old Owl, and his Crimson Carpet-bag,
across the river, because he could not swim.
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The Hasty Higgeldipiggledy Hen,
who went to market in a Blue Bonnet and Shawl,
and bought a Fish for her Supper.
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