THE HAPPY FAMILY.

1. I have a cat, she’s as black as my hat, Fur fifty times finer than silk, And whate’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. 2. 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.