NurseryRhyme ForOurTime

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man, Make me a cake without marzipan, Or icing or currants or brandy or spice — A lemon and elderflower sponge would be nice. My life has been hectic and chaotic since The world knew that I am to marry a Prince, But although he may be in a lofty position, We want to be different and break with tradition. I’m my own woman and he’s his own man, So please make the cake just as soon as you can, It must be the biggest that you’ve ever seen, To feed all those guests (not to mention the Queen). I. G. Fenner, New Milton, Hants.