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(The following is a true and particular account of what happened on the night of December 11, 1895; but it is likely to be unintelligible to all save the Chipmunks and the Elephant, who, however, will no doubt recognize themselves.)
Chipmunks three sat on a tree, / And they were as green as green could be; / They cracked nuts early, they cracked nuts late, / And chirruped and chirruped, and ate and ate; / " 'Tis a pity of chipmunks without nuts, / And a gnawing hunger in their guts; / But they should be wise like you and me, / And color themselves to suit the tree.