How do DASTARDLY ADULTS become mean-spirited and vengeful 'DASTARDS?' Maybe look into 'MOTHER GOOSE' of the 1800s!

Here’s a little, “tame-seeming”. MOTHER GOOSE book (1880), with illustrations and captions that may hold some answers:

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No ‘hidden’ meaning in these last two, just some odd pages. In any case, enjoy the few examples of certain attitudes which can be transferred to young readers!––Grandpa’s library-to-?

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