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<p><br>
Whirring away<br>
Serving so truly<br>
Scrubbing floors clean<br>
Of puppy dog drooly</p>

<p>Relieving your mistress<br>
Of this filthy chore<br>
Whilst chasing the cat<br>
Across the wood floor</p>

<p>When called to the task<br>
You're always so happy<br>
If only you'd been programmed<br>
To change Lula's nappy</p>

<p>So pleased we are<br>
You respond to the call<br>
While Lula and Mama<br>
Parade through the mall</p>

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