Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless HomesAunt ElizaReading editionChapter navigation27 reading sectionsGo to chapterChoose a chapter…Front matterCol. D. Streamer (Harry Graham)Dedicated to P. P.Author's PrefaceUncle JoeImpetuous SamuelInconsiderate HannahAunt ElizaSelf-SacrificeLa Course InterrompueJohnThe Fond FatherNecessityUnselfishnessScorching JohnMisfortunes Never Come SinglyThe Perils of ObesityTender-HeartednessJim; or, the Deferred Luncheon PartyAppreciationBabyNurse's MistakeThe Stern Parent"Bluebeard"The CatThe Children's "Don't"EnvoiPrevious chapter ←Inconsiderate HannahNext chapter →Self-SacrificeAll chapters and sections (27)Opening pagesFront matterOther sectionsCol. D. Streamer (Harry Graham)Dedicated to P. P.Author's PrefaceUncle JoeImpetuous SamuelInconsiderate HannahAunt ElizaSelf-SacrificeLa Course InterrompueJohnThe Fond FatherNecessityUnselfishnessScorching JohnMisfortunes Never Come SinglyThe Perils of ObesityTender-HeartednessJim; or, the Deferred Luncheon PartyAppreciationBabyNurse's MistakeThe Stern Parent"Bluebeard"The CatThe Children's "Don't"EnvoiIN the drinking-well (Which the plumber built her) Aunt Eliza fell,— We must buy a filter.◇Unusual flower← Inconsiderate HannahSelf-Sacrifice →