A is for Amy who fell down the stairs. B is for Basil assaulted by bears. C is for Clair who wasted away. D is for Desmond thrown out of the sleigh. E is for Ernest who choked on a peach. F is for Fanny, sucked dry by a leech. G is for George, smothered under a rug. H is for Hector, done in by a thug. I is for Ida who drowned in the lake. J is for James who took lye, by mistake. K is for Kate who was struck with an axe. L is for Leo who swallowed some tacks. M is for Maud who was swept out to sea. N is for Nevil who died of ennui. O is for Olive, run through with an awl. Q is for Quinton who sank in a mire.