  Great Jack the Giant Killer brave, he killed all giants bad, But one good giant's life was saved by this bold warrior lad. ARITHMOS was this giant great and all bright girls and boys Should love the famous Giant-King far more than all their toys. He's very old, and very great and also wondrous wise, For he can count all things on earth and even tell their size. He knows how many birds there are; how high each bird can fly, But never does he boast or brag or stoop to tell a lie. He is so tall that he can reach up to the starry sky And count the stars and meteors bright as swiftly they go by. 'Tis he alone can tell you when a great eclipse will come He's always so good-natured and obliging to us all And makes our number work mere play when for his aid we call. He tells us just the number of ripe apples on a plate, How far away Chicago is, and if the train be late. In fact, he always answers us whene'er we ask "How many?" And for his work and trouble never thinks to ask a penny. All teachers and professors couldn't teach without his aid, And men in every business know through him they will be paid. We cannot sing in perfect tune, nor even play a drum, Divide an apple, buy a doll, nor do the smallest sum; And even BRIDGE by ladies fair cannot at all be played Unless this mighty Giant-King will kindly lend his aid. So, as we cannot get along without ARITHMOS-LORE, |
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