Then Humpty Dumpty was still for a long time and the clock begged for a story.
“THEN HURRY UP, PLEASE”
Humpty Dumpty told the clock all about the circus parade.
Then the clock said:
“Go by the stair, but take care.
Tick, tock, tick, tock!”
Humpty Dumpty made his very prettiest bow, and slipped off the play-house and rolled out at the door and down-stairs.
He rolled right down upon a soft white rug.