First a cup, followed by a saucer, then a spoon, followed by a fork.
"Make room for me," cried Platter, diving in head first.
"Look out, or you'll chip me," cried Tea Cup, tumbling out on the other side of the pan.
"I'm next!" a big dinner plate splashed in "kerplunk."
Mary Frances couldn't say a word—she was so afraid they might break their heads.
"Ouw! this is hot!" screamed Little Pitcher.
All the other Kitchen People were looking on and laughing. Aunty Rolling Pin was rocking to and fro, laughing so hard the tears were rolling down her cheeks.
When Yellow Bowl bounced into the water, "Chase yourself!" cried Soup Ladle, making hard after.