[The Winktum Family and Their Friends are introduced to our little readers as persons who are likely to prove unusually interesting. We shall try to give each month some new idea of their manners and customs.]
Here is the Winktum Family, rather queer as families go,
But, if you’ll take my word for it, they’re jolly folks to know;
Just where they live we cannot say, but will, we think, as soon
As some bright fellow finds the way to travel to the moon.
“Good morning, Mrs. Winktum! my name is Tinky-tee;
I’m a person of distinction, and my home is in the sea.
The day is such a fine one, I’m sure you’d like to walk,