M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold;
N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
O was an Oyster-Girl, who went about town;
P was a Parson, and wore a black gown.
Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip;
R was a Robber, and wanted a whip.
S was a Sailor, and spent all he got;
T was a Tinker, and mended a pot.
U was an Usurer, a miserable elf;
V was a Vintner, who drank all himself.
W was a Watchman, and guarded the door;
X was expensive, and so became poor.
Y was a Youth, that did not love school;
Z was a Zany, a poor harmless fool.