How nicely little Cecil sits
And eats his Cake in careful Bits,
A Warning, John, to you
Whose Mouth is filled with Beef and Egg,
The Remnants of a Turkey’s Leg,
And half a Dumpling too.
It really makes me feel quite hurt
To see the Way that you insert
Your Fingers in the Dish;
Such Mouthfuls too have ceased to be
Since Prophet Jonah marv’llously
Was swallowed by the Fish.
Pray from the Joint remove your Fist,
And do not stubbornly persist
Good Manners to offend.
Some Day you’ll choke upon a Slice,
Or suffocate from too much Rice
And that will be your End.