rice pudding

what is the matter with felicity jane?
she's crying with all her might and main,
and she won't eat her dinner - rice pudding again -
what is the matter with felicity jane?

what is the matter with felicity jane?
i've promised her dolls and a daisy-chain,
and a book about animals - all in vain -
what is the matter with felicity jane?

what is the matter with felicity jane?
she's perfectly well, and she hasn't a pain;
but, look at her, now she's beginning again! -
what is the matter with felicity jane?

what is the matter with felicity jane?
i've promised her sweets and a ride in the train,

and I've begged her to stop for a bit and explain -
what is the matter with felicity jane?

what is the matter with felicity jane?
she's perfectly well and she hasn't a pain,
and it's lovely rice pudding for dinner again!
what is the matter with felicity jane?

a.a.milne