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"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again."

I
There he lay, stretched out on the ground,
While all the company gathered around;
When, valiantly stifling his tears and his groans,
He sadly addressed them in quavering tones.

II
"Friends," said Humpty, wiping his eyes,
"This sudden descent was an awful surprise.
It inclines me to think,--you may laugh at my views,--
That a seat that is humble is safest to choose.

III
"All are not fitted to sit on a wall,
Some have no balance, and some are too small;
Many have tried it and found, as I guess,
They've ended, like me, in a terrible mess.

IV
"Hark, you horses, and all you king's men!
Hear it, and never forget it again!
'Tis those who are patient in seats that are low,
Who some day get up in high places and crow."

V
Then they took him and put him to bed.
I hope you'll remember the things that he said;
For all the king's horses and all the king's men
Never once thought of his sermon again.

The Queen of Hearts

"The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts
All on a summer's day
The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts
And with them ran away.
The King of Hearts called for the tarts
And beat the Knave full sore.
The Knave of Hearts brought back the tarts,
And vowed he'd steal no more."

This noble queen, with mind serene,
Then made a mammoth cake.
The naughty knave for cake did crave,
And off with it did make.
The haughty king, for punishing,
Would have him eat it all,
Which made the knave--unhappy slave--
Too sick to speak or crawl.

Since then, at ease, their majesties
Eat pastries every day.
The knave affirms his stomach squirms,
And looks the other way.
Alas, alas, to such a pass
Doth gluttony invite!
'Tis very sad to be so bad,
And lose one's appetite.

Next day the queen, with lofty mien,
Prepared some lovely pies.
The feeble knave side-glances gave
At them with longing eyes.
The cruel king, with mocking fling,
Said: "Do, now, have s