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There was a ridiculous Rat / Who was awfully puffy and fat. / "I'll carry," he said, / "This plate on my head, / 'Twill answer in place of a hat."
And then he remarked with a frown, / "I suppose that I must have a gown; / I'll make me a kilt / Of this old crazy-quilt, / To wear when I'm going to town.
"And of course, though the weather is warm, / It may be there'll come up a storm; / An umbrella I'll make / Of a caraway cake, / It'll match with my whole uniform.
And I'll carry a bottle of ink / In case I should wish for a drink; / And this flat-iron so sweet / I'll take with me to eat, / And now I am ready, I think. "