“The Tale of Mr. Morton” quotes from Schoolhouse Rock!

This is the tale of Mister Morton.

(Mister Morton is who?)

He is the subject of our tale.

And the predicate tells what Mister Morton must do.

Mr. Morton walked down the street.

(Mr. Morton walked.)

Mr. Morton talked to his cat.

Mr. Morton talked. ("Hello, cat; you look good.")

Mr. Morton was lonely.

Mr. Morton was.

Mr. Morton... (is the subject of the sentence)

...and what the predicate says, he does.

Mr. Morton knew just one girl. (Mr. Morton knew).

Mr. Morton grew flowers for Pearl.

(Mr. Morton grew.)

Mr. Morton was very shy.

Mr. Morton was.

Mr. Morton... (is the subject of the sentence)

...and what the predicate says, he does.