THE REASON WHY
‘ I’m filled with pained astonishment,’ Said the domestic cat, ‘ To find my company is shunned Alike by mouse and rat. My manners are extremely good, My purr is soft and sweet; Then why should they take to their heels Whene’er we chance to meet?’ ‘ Alas, dear madam,’ said the dog, To whom she thus complained, ‘ There is good reason for this flight Whereby you say you’re pained. . At sight of you both mouse and rat To flee have right good cause, For though your manners may be good, Dear madam, you have claws!’
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New Zealand Tablet, 9 January 1913, Page 61
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96THE REASON WHY New Zealand Tablet, 9 January 1913, Page 61
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