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Twenty-Six Nonsense
Rhymes and Pictures
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i

The Inventive Indian,
who caught a Remarkable Rabbit in a
Stupendous Silver Spoon.


j

The Judicious Jubilant Jay,
who did up her Black Hair every morning with a Wreath of Roses,
Three feathers, and a Good Pin.


k

The Kicking Kangaroo,
who wore a Pale Pink Muslin dress
with Blue spots.


l

The Lively Learned Lobster,
who mended his own Clothes with
a Needle and a Thread.


m

The melodious Meritorious Mouse,
who played a merry minuet on the
Piano-forte.


n

The Nutritious Newt,
who purchased a Round Plum-pudding
for his grand-daughter.


o

The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich,
who wore Boots to keep his
feet quite dry.


p

The Perpendicular Purple Polly,
who read the Newspaper and ate Parsnip Pie
with his Spectacles.

q

The Queer Querulous Quail,
who smoked a Pipe of tobacco on the top of
a Tin Tea-kettle.


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