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 They governed the clock in Lilliput-land,

They altered the honr or the minute-hand,

They made the day fast, they made the day slow,

Just as they wished the time to go.

They never waited for king or for cat;

They never wiped their shoes on the mat;

Their joy was great; their joy was greater;

They rode in the baby's perambulator!

There was a Levee in Lilliput-town,

At Pinafore Palace. Smith and Brown,

Jones and Robinson had to attend—

All to whom they cards did send.

Every one rode in a cab to the door;

Every one came in a pinafore;

Lady and gentleman, rat-tat-tat,

Loud knock, proud knock, opera hat!

The place was covered with silver and gold.

The place was as full as it ever could hold;

The ladies kissed her Majesty's hand;

Ruch was the custom in Lilliput-land.