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 T'S a very odd thing —
 * As odd as can be —

That whatever Miss T. eats
 * Turns into Miss T.;

Porridge and apples,
 * Mince, muffins and mutton,

Jam, junket, jumbles —
 * Not a rap, not a button

It matters; the moment
 * They're out of her plate,

Though shared by Miss Butcher
 * And sour Mr. Bate;

Tiny and cheerful,
 * And neat as can be,

Whatever Miss T. eats
 * Turns into Miss T.