Of the very big rock

He shouted aloud in his peril!”

Kitty finished with a flourish and beamed self-approval. The applause was deafening. Tad said it was magnificent.

“Now it’s up to you girls,” said Rodney.

“I’m ready,” replied May. “Are you, Matty?”

“Yes, but you go ahead, May.”

“Well.” May took a long breath, fixed her eyes on the edge of the horizon and began:

“There was a young lady named Matty

Who left home looking very natty——”