WHAT BECAME OF THE KITTEN?
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AUNTY.—What became of the kitten you had when I was here before?
Niece [in surprise]. Why, don’t you know?
Aunty.—I haven’t heard a word. Was she poisoned?
Niece.—No’m.
Aunty.—Drowned?
Niece.—Oh, no.
Aunty.—Stolen?
Niece.—No, indeed.
Aunty.—Hurt in any way?
Niece.—No’m.
Aunty.—Well, I can’t guess. What became of her?
Niece.—She growed into a cat.