DEDICATION.

1. A LEGEND, Rare and Superfine,
Cribbed, some will say, from FRANKENSTEIN,
(It is a little in that line).

2. MY FEET; a Memoir, with a Phase
Resembling some Equestrian Ways.

3. TH’ INVISIBLE BRIDGE; a sort of Fable,—
Please understand, if you’re able.

4. THE RUNAWAY TRAIN; a weird Creation
Of Fancy and Imagination,
Meant for the Rising Generation.

5. On CITY FLORA, semi-culled
By one whose Fame was somewhat dulled.

6. ASTONISHMENT; depicting how
Peculiar is the Verdant Bough.

7. The PURPLE COW’S projected Feast;
Reflections on a Mythic Beast
That’s quite Remarkable, at least.

8. MY HOUSE, and how I make MY BED;
A Nocturne for a Sleepy-Head.

9. On DIGITAL EXTREMITIES;
A Poem (and a gem it is!)

10. THE GOOP; constructed on a Plan
Beyond the Intellect of Man.

11. PARISIAN NECTAR for the Gods;
A little thick—but what’s the odds?

12. THE FLYING HOUSE; a Narrative
Of Sanity comparative,
And nothing much declarative.
(Permission of S. F. Examiner.)

13. The Story of the GIANT HORSE;
’T is quite improbable, of course.

14. WHAT SMITH TRIED TO BELIEVE; a Study
That will appeal to anybuddy.

15. The TOWEL AND THE DOOR,—ah well!
I’ll not attempt the Tale to tell.

16. The TOWEL AND THE DOOR again!
The Story’s told—is it in vain?

17. The FOOTLESS FEAT of Mrs. Box
Posteaque, fiat Nox!

18. And now, allow the PURPLE COW
To make her Bow.

TO THE
READERS OF “THE LARK”
WHO HAVE LAUGHED
THEY KNEW NOT WHY,
THESE INARTISTIC ABERRATIONS
ARE GRATEFULLY DEDICATED.
GELETT BURGESS