MY CAT AND DOG.

I HAVE a cat; she’s as black as my hat. Fur fifty times finer than silk, And what e’er is occurring, she always is purring, Especially over her milk. And I have a dog, too, a wonderful dog, Nobility beams in his eye; And, early or late, for his master he’ll wait— None such friends as dear doggie and I. His dear, honest nose he shoves into my hand, Yet growls if a rogue comes in view; And his great wagging tail makes one quite understand He’s a watchman both fearless and true. A trio of jolly companions are we, Together we pleasantly jog; Indulge in no riot, but live very quiet— Myself and my cat and my dog.