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The Perpendicular Purple Polly
A parrot who reads newspapers and eats parsnip pie.
minor
Also known as Molly, Polly, Poor little Polly
First appearance: laughable lyrics a fourth book of nonsense poems songs botany music etc
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Referenced as 'P was a polly, all red, blue, and green,' described as the most beautiful polly.
The Perpendicular Purple Polly first appears in 0093 laughable lyrics a fourth book of nonsense poems songs botany music etc.
In Nonsense Alphabets: Referenced as 'P was a polly, all red, blue, and green,' described as the most beautiful polly.
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- Miscellaneous nonsense characters
- Nonsense animal groups
- Pobble's aquatic companions
- Whimsical lonely seekers
- Personified household items
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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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