Tom Thumb's Alphabet

  A was an Archer,
  who shot at a frog.
  
  B was a Butcher,
  who had a great dog.
  
  C was a Captain,
  all covered with lace.
  
  D was a Drummer,
  who played with a grace.
  
  E was an Esquire with pride on his brow.
  
  F was a Farmer,
  who followed the plough.
  
  G was a Gamester,
  who had but ill-luck.
  
  H was a Hunter,
  who hunted a buck.
  
  I was an Italian,
  who had a white mouse.
  
  J was a Joiner,
  who built up a house.
  
  K was a King,
  so mighty and grand.
  
  L was a Lady,
  who had a white hand.
  
  M was a Miser,
  who hoarded up gold.
  
  N was a Nobleman,
  gallant and bold.
  
  O was an Organ-Boy,
  who played for his bread.
  
  P a Policeman,
  of bad boys the dread.
  
  Q was a Quaker,
  who would not bow down.
  
  R was a Robber,
  who prowled about town.
  
  S was a Sailor,
  who spent all he got.
  
  T was a Tinker,
  who mended a pot.
  
  U was an Usher,
  with dunces severe.
  
  V was a Veteran,
  who never knew fear.
  
  W was a Waiter,
  with dinners in store.
  
  X was Expensive,
  and so became poor.
  
  Y was a Youth,
  who did not like school.
  
  Z was a Zany,
  who looked a great fool.