THE CAT THAT CAME TO SCHOOL.

WHY here’s a pussy come to school! What do [1]you want, my dear? You [2]prick your ears and [3]gaze about, And seem to feel no fear. Ah! next I see you [4]wash yourself, That’s right! Miss Pussy Cat; We scholars here must all be clean— I’m glad you think of that. Now pussy [5]looks all around again, Then gives a little “mew,” And [6]shakes the bell tied [7]round her neck, With bit of ribbon blue. [8]Upon the table pussy jumps, [9]Then to the Maypole goes; Oh! kitty, would you like to dance, As we do, on our [10]toes? [11]Next to the class-room door she goes, I’m sure she wants to learn. [12]Come in, come in, then, pussy cat, And [13]read when it’s your turn. But pussy only says [14]“Mew, mew,” And [15]looks in teacher’s face: [16]Oh, puss, I fear you’ll be a dunce, And leave in sad disgrace! How prettily you sit and [17]curl Your long tail round your feet! And look so cozy and content, You must think school a treat.