Martha memorized a riddle as a child and retold it her whole life through. She said she hated to leave this world without someone else remembering it. It is reprinted here for may to enjoy and remember.
Luke had it before,
Paul had it behind.
All girls have it once.
Boys do not have it.
Old Mrs. Mulligan had twice in succession.
Dr. Lowell had twice as bad behind as he did in front.