For a special effort with the tip-cat, Gwen chose a spot clear of the shed, near the water butt. “Now then,” she said, “I’ve had a little practice and this time I will show you how it should be hit. I suppose you won’t mind if I lose it?” “What do you mean by lose it?” asked Richard. “I may hit it so far that you will never see it again,” laughed Gwen. Gwen made the “cat” jump and then swung her stick at it with all her might. This time she did hit it, hard, too, and away it flew like a bird. The unfortunate part, however, was that it went right through a window. Gwen was not nearly so happy afterwards when Mrs Housekeeper told her that she would have to pay for it. Neither was Richard, because he had to contribute.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 20 June 1936, Page 11

For a special effort with the tip-cat, Gwen chose a spot clear of the shed, near the water butt. “Now then,” she said, “I’ve had a little practice and this time I will show you how it should be hit. I suppose you won’t mind if I lose it?” “What do you mean by lose it?” asked Richard. “I may hit it so far that you will never see it again,” laughed Gwen.

Gwen made the “cat” jump and then swung her stick at it with all her might. This time she did hit it, hard, too, and away it flew like a bird. The unfortunate part, however, was that it went right through a window. Gwen was not nearly so happy afterwards when Mrs Housekeeper told her that she would have to pay for it. Neither was Richard, because he had to contribute.