Mr. Alacadacca's Long strange name Always filled his heart With shame. 'I'd much -- much -- rather Be called,' said he, 'Plain "Mr. A," Or even "Old B"; What can Alacadacca Mean to me!' Nobody answered; Nobody said Plain 'Mr. A'; 'Old B,' instead. They merely smiled At his dismay -- A-L-A-C-A-D-A-C-C-A. |