WHAT THE CAT SAID TO THE MONKEY.

You cowardly monkey, come out if you dare! I'll teach you my dear little kittens to scare. Because I had gone a few moments away, You thought that to plague them was good monkey play. But when I came back, just in season, I saw What was up, and I gave you a pat with my paw: It didn't set well, might I judge from your face. What ails your poor arm? and why that grimace? Now, here hangs my paw; and, if you're inclined To try it again, 'twill be ready, you'll find. And mark, Mr. Monkey, if up to your fun, I'll show, to your sorrow, I have more than one. So Velvetpaw, Whitefoot, and Darkey, don't fear! No monkey shall harm you while mother is near. The rascal who plagued you has found I am rough: Of my paw and my claw he has had quite enough.