Come, all my youthful friends, come near—
For every one I’ve something here:
Anecdotes for those who choose—
Rhymes for all who love the muse—
Riddles and conundrums—bless ’em—
For little folks who love to guess ’em;
Odd scraps have I from history torn,
Strange tales from other countries borne—
And many a story, true and funny,
Well worth your reading and your money.