Nine little goblins with green-glass eyes—
Nine little goblins who had no sense
And couldn’t tell coppers from cold mince pies.”
I finished the poem and went on to “Tentoleena,” saying:
“I think Mr. Riley has intended this a bit more for girls than for boys, however, we love its tinkle, don’t we, Joey?”
“Up in Tentoleena Land—
Tentoleena! Tentoleena!
All the dollies, hand in hand,
Mina, Nainie, and Serena,
Dance the Fairy fancy dances,