More Nonsense, Pictures, Rhymes, Botany, etc. (1872)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Hasty Higgeldipiggledy Hen,
who went to market in a Blue Bonnet and Shawl,
and bought a Fish for her Supper.

The Good-natured Grey Gull,
who carried the Old Owl, and his Crimson Carpet-bag,
across the river, because he could not swim.