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Front Matter Introduction Jim Henry King Matilda Franklin Hyde Godolphin Horne Algernon Hildebrand Lord Lundy Lord Lundy (cont.) Rebecca George Charles Augustus Fortescue

Cautionary Tales for Children - Hilaire Belloc




Algernon

Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister,
was reprimanded by his Father.
[Illustration] from Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc

Young Algernon, the Doctor’s son,

Was playing with a loaded gun.

[Illustration] from Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc

He pointed it towards his sister,

[Illustration] from Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc

Aimed very carefully, but missed her.

[Illustration] from Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc

His Father, who was standing near,

The Loud Explosion chanced to Hear,

[Illustration] from Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire Belloc

And reprimanded Algernon

For playing with a Loaded Gun.