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THE ASSISTANT by BURGES JOHNSON

First Line: I'VE LEARNT TO SIFT THE FLOUR IN, AND THE WAY IT OUGHT / TO MIX
Last Line: I COULD BE THERE ADVISING HER AND LICKING OFF THE DISHES.
Subject(s): CHILDREN; COOKING & COOKS; CHILDHOOD; COOKERY;

I've learnt to sift the flour in, and the way it ought to mix,
And I know that more is needed if the stuff is soft and sticks.
I'm not just sure of @3all@1 the things you need for making dough,
But that's the sort of kind of thing a man don't have to know.
Cook says I'm such a help to her that every day she wishes
I could be there advising her and licking off the dishes.



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