Ruthless Rhymes for Heartless HomesFront matterReading 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"EnvoiBeginning of this editionNext chapter →Col. D. Streamer (Harry Graham)All 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"EnvoiByCol. D. Streamer (Harry Graham) →