"Because an Angry Alligator Appeared," the book said, and panned back 
quite some distance to show an alligator, waddling along ridiculously, no 
threat to the fleet Nell. The alligator became frustrated and curled itself 
into a circle, which became a small letter. "A is for Alligator. The Very Vast 
alligator Vainly Viewed Nell's Valiant Velocity."