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By Josie Whitehead

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John Betjeman said: (Click on link above)

'Phone for the fish-knives, Norman
As Cook is a little unnerved,
Your kiddies have crumpled the serviettes
And I must have things daintily served.'

BUT - following John Betjeman's style I said:

Do Come for Tea, Dear

Don’t forget forks for the cakes dear.
Sticky fingers on chairs? Goodness no!
We’ll polish our best silver teapot,
For we want to put on a good show.

Oh, sugar in lumps is much nicer
And our bone china cups are a must.
The sandwiches daintily served dear,
And don’t forget, trim off the crusts.

Put a serviette daintily folded
With a tea knife that’s carefully laid.
Do you think you can manage this darling?
If not, then we must hire a maid.

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