Pussy-Cat And The Dumplings

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Pussy-Cat And The Dumplings by Mother Goose

Pussy-cat ate the dumplings, the dumplings,
    Pussy-cat ate the dumplings.
Mamma stood by, and cried, "Oh, fie!
    Why did you eat the dumplings?"

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