UNGRATEFUL CAT.
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NO, pussy, you naughty, ungrateful old cat, To scratch me, because I just gave you a pat When you would not draw dolly across the floor. I had harnessed you tight with a scarlet cord, And had promised to give you some cream as reward And a couple of sardines—what could I do more? Now, dolly’s as light as a feather, you know; And the carriage almost of itself will go; Yet you would not pull it, and tried to get loose, And entangled yourself, and the carriage upset, And then the wheel broke, and you got in a pet. Now, for your behavior there was no excuse. Just see how my finger is bleeding! Oh, dear! How it hurts! It will not get well soon, I fear. Now, are you not sorry I am in such pain? No sardines or cream you shall have, puss, from me; And a very long time you will find it will be Before I play horses with you, puss, again.