“Find out the work you’re sooted for,” the Chimney-Sweeper said,
Just as the Match and Pin remarked: “And never lose your head.”
“Aspire to grater, finer things,” the Nutmeg cried. The Hoe
Said: “Don’t fly off the handle,” and the Snail remarked: “Go slow.”
“Be deaf to all that’s told you,” said the Adder. “’Mid the strife
I’ve found it best,” remarked the Heart, “to beat my way through life.”
Next to acquiring good friends, the best acquisition is that of good books.—Colton.
“Select some proper task and then stick to it,” said the Glue.
“Look pleasant,” said the Camera; “And tied-y,” said the Shoe.
“Have nerve!” exclaimed the Tooth. The Hill remarked; “Put up a bluff!”