Young Nell and her senile old Gramps
are runaways, living like tramps,
while eluding pursuit
from a brute who to boot
is a dwarf, and the lowest of scamps.
Our two journey on to the races
and meet some odd folks in odd places.
They travel with Punch
and later have lunch
at a cart full of painted wax faces.
The travelers find rest at a school.
The wicked dwarf drowns in a pool.
All the good guys are blessed--
and if you haven't guessed
that Little Nell dies, you're a fool.
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