Ten little soldiers went out to dine; one choked on a bite, and then there were nine.
Nine little soldiers stayed up late; one didn't wake in the morning, and then there were eight.
Eight little soldiers traveled to Devon; one lingered there, and then there were seven.
Seven little soldiers chopped firewood; one missed and lost his head, and then there were six.
Six little soldiers disturbed a hive; the bees chased them, and then there were five.
Five little soldiers went to study law; the court sentenced them to death, and then there were four.
Four little soldiers went down to the shore; a herring swallowed one, and then there were three.
Three little soldiers played at the zoo; a bear swatted one, and then there were two.
Two little soldiers basked in the sun; the blazing heat took one, and then there was one.
One little soldier stood alone; he hanged himself, and then there were none.
(Quoted from Agatha Christie, And Then There Were None)
