Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 379
G stands for Gnu. Of course thats right, but then,It seems as if it should begin with N.I could select some other beast as well —Say, Goose or Grampus, Gadfly or Gazelle;But seems to me the Gnu is more attractive,He is so merry, frivolous, and active. … I is for Ibex. This fine creatureIs favored well in form and feature.And I is for Ichneumon, too —But what is that to me or you ?But Ibex answers just as well,And is nt near so hard to spell. I IT
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