Some keen-claw'd (Church) cat appears.
But now—that knife portends a boon;
Monopoly slice by slice 'twill slay.
We, too, may get—let it be soon!—
Our bit of cheese, some day, some day!
Lovely Cheese! Lovely Cheese!
When that cover's lifted clear,
With what ease, with what ease
We poor mice may share Church cheer!