(The following adaptation of a familiar rhyme has appeared in all editions of this book and might be missed if omitted.)
Ten little preachers, preaching love divine,
One kissed the servant girl, then there were nine.
Nine little preachers, preaching sinners’ fate,
One took too much drink, then there were eight.
Eight little preachers, showing path to heaven,
One betrayed a brother’s wife, then there were seven.
Seven little preachers, barring Satan’s tricks,
One of them beat his wife, then there were six.
Six little preachers, preaching Christ alive,