2.
| First in Charlie, not in Fred. |
| Second in Albert, not in Ned. |
| Third in tick, not in clock. |
| Fourth in boat, not in dock. |
| Fifth in maize, not in corn. |
| Sixth in shave, not in shorn. |
| Seventh in ruin, not in waste. |
| Eighth in rash, also in haste. |
| Ninth in son, not in daughter. |
| Whole is used on the water. |
Alfred B. (aged 8).