"THE DOG RAN AWAY WITH THE SPOON."
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Of course you know the rhyme about the cat and the fiddle; and how the cow took such a wonderful jump, and went clean over the moon; and how the dog was so amused to see the fine sport; and the dish it ran after the spoon. But look here! The little dog was quicker than the dish; for he has got the spoon himself, and seems as if he meant to keep it. He is telling Miss Pussy that of course such a fine gentleman cannot be expected to do without a spoon when he has his fine coat on.