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Algernon
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Algernon
Who played with a Loaded Gun, and, on missing his Sister,
was reprimanded by his Father.
![[Illustration]](http://www.gatewaytotheclassics.com/bronze/books/belloc/cautionary/zpage041.gif)
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Young Algernon, the Doctor’s son,
Was playing with a loaded gun.
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![[Illustration]](http://www.gatewaytotheclassics.com/bronze/books/belloc/cautionary/zpage041a.gif)
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He pointed it towards his sister,
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![[Illustration]](http://www.gatewaytotheclassics.com/bronze/books/belloc/cautionary/zpage042.gif)
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Aimed very carefully, but missed her.
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![[Illustration]](http://www.gatewaytotheclassics.com/bronze/books/belloc/cautionary/zpage042a.gif)
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His Father, who was standing near,
The Loud Explosion chanced to Hear,
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![[Illustration]](http://www.gatewaytotheclassics.com/bronze/books/belloc/cautionary/zpage043.gif)
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And reprimanded Algernon
For playing with a Loaded Gun.
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