W the Willing.
Perfectly willing is antique Miss W,
Tho’ I fear very much that nobody will trouble you.
Few are anxious to kiss
Such an elderly miss;
It is sad, but a fact, you poor ancient Miss W.
W THE WILLING
About This Book
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.