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An A. B. C. of every-day people

Chapter 10: J the Jolly.
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The collection arranges short rhyming vignettes around the alphabet, assigning each letter to a comical everyday character — from the amiable and industrious to the knavish and the zealous zoologist. Each entry pairs a playful poem with character traits and small scenes that gently satirize manners, moods, and social types, often with light, child-friendly humor and illustrative lines. The result is an accessible, whimsical catalog of personality sketches meant for young readers and casual perusal.

 

J THE JOLLY

J the Jolly.

This is the jovial, jocular J,

Who’s enjoying at Margate a fine holiday.

 

He makes everyone laugh,

With his fun and his chaff.

You’ve met somebody like him before, I dare say.