How Pussy Caught her First Bird.

Said Mother Puss to little Kit,

“You're old enough, my dear,

To get your dinner for yourself.”

Said Kit, “I will, no fear!”

As Kitty lay in hiding,

Close by, upon a twig,

There lit a tiny birdie,

And Kitty's eyes grew big.

She crept a little nearer,

Then made a sudden spring,

And caught that tiny birdie

Before it could take wing.

Then back she raced to mother,

No need to further roam;

“You see,” she said, “dear mother,

I've brought my dinner home.”

A. E. Bonser.