Disobedience

James JamesMorrison MorrisonWeatherby George DupreeTook greatCare of his Mother,Though he was only three.James JamesSaid to his Mother,“Mother,” he said, said he;“You must never go down to the end of the town, if you don’t go down with me.”

James JamesMorrison’s MotherPut on a golden gown,James JamesMorrison’s MotherDrove to the end of the town.James JamesMorrison’s MotherSaid to herself, said she:“I can get right down to the end of the town and be back in time for tea.”

King JohnPut up a notice,“LOST or STOLEN or STRAYED!JAMES JAMESMORRISON’S MOTHERSEEMS TO HAVE BEEN MISLAID.LAST SEENWANDERING VAGUELY:QUITE OF HER OWN ACCORD,SHE TRIED TO GET DOWN TO THE END OF THE TOWN—FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD!”

James JamesMorrison Morrison(Commonly known as Jim)Told hisOther relationsNot to go blaming him.James JamesSaid to his Mother,“Mother,” he said, said he;“You must never go down to the end of the town without consulting me.”

James JamesMorrison’s motherHasn’t been heard of since.King JohnSaid he was sorry,So did the Queen and Prince.King John(Somebody told me)Said to a man he knew:“If people go down to the end of the town, well, what can anyone do?”

(Now then, very softly)

J.J.M. M.W. G. Du P.Took greatC/o his M*****Though he was only 3.J.J.Said to his M*****“M*****,” he said, said he:“You-must-never-go-down-to-the-end-of-the-town-if-you-don’t-go-down- with ME!”