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Mr. Daddy Long-legs

A brown-and-gray insect whose six legs have grown so long they press his bosom with despair and silence the songs he once sang so well.

supporting

Also known as Mr. Daddy, Mr. Daddy Long-legs

First appearance: The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly

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In Nonsense Songs: Mr. Daddy Long-legs meets Mr. Floppy Fly on the sands; they lament their physical shortcomings and sail away to the Gromboolian Plain. Later, in The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly: Dressed in brown and…

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See Mr. Daddy Long-legs in The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly

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Disputing insects and friends
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Lady Jingly’s tearful confession that she already has a mate in England delivers the emotional peak of unfulfi…

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Mr. Daddy Long-legs appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Nonsense Songs
Mr. Daddy Long-legs meets Mr. Floppy Fly on the sands; they lament their physical shortcomings and sail away to the Gromboolian Plain.
The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly
Dressed in brown and gray, he laments that his legs have grown too long to sing.
I
Dressed in brown and gray, walks upon the sands and meets Mr. Floppy Fly.
II
Invites Mr. Floppy Fly to court, praising its splendors.
III
Addressed by Mr. Floppy Fly in conversation about going to court.
IV
Addressed by Mr. Floppy Fly, who recalls his former singing ability.
V
Expresses sorrow over his inability to sing due to his long legs.
VI
Sits by the sea with Mr. Floppy Fly, distressed that his legs have grown too short to go to court.
VII
Rushes to the sea with Mr. Floppy Fly and sails away to the Gromboolian Plain.

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See Mr. Daddy Long-legs in The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly