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Puss in the Corner
You are a naughty pussy-cat;
I think it right to mention that
For all who see your picture here—
'Twas you who broke my bunny dear.
An hour ago, as you can tell,
I left him here, alive and well;
And now he's dead, and, what is more
You've broke his leg, I'm pretty sure.
For you, my puss, I'll never care,
No—never, never, never—there!
And you are in disgrace, you know,
And in the corner you must go.
What, crying? Then I must cry too,
And I can't bear to punish you;
Perhaps you've only stunned his head.
And though I'm sure you broke his leg,
It may be mended with a peg;
And though he's very, very funny,
My bunny's not a real bunny;
And I'll forgive and tell you that
You are my precious pussy-cat.
Robert Mack
Tabby
Tabby was a kitten,
Tabby was a thief.
Tabby tried to steal the cream,
And so she came to grief.
Jumping on the table
(Nobody was nigh),
On the pretty cream-jug
Tabby cast her eye:
Wondered what was in it;
Thought she'd like to see;
Crept a little nearer,
Slyly as could be.
Cream was very low down;
Jug was very high;
"Must have some," said Tabby.
"Even if I die!"
Then into the cream-jug
Popped her naughty nose;
Just what happened after,
Only Tabby knows.
This is how we found her,
Naughty little cat!
Did she get a whipping,
Think you, after that?
Tabby was a kitten,
Tabby was a thief,
Tabby tried to steal the cream,
And so she came to grief.
Old Puss
Don't hurt the poor old cat,
There can be no fun in that;
And it would be cruel too—
She never tried to injure you.
She, for years, has kept the house
Free from thievish rat and mouse;
Puss has always faithful been,
And has kept herself so clean.
True, she now is getting old,
Though she once was strong and bold;
At her prey she cannot leap,
And, if caught, can scarcely keep.
Poor old puss! 'Twould be a shame
Thee for uselessness to blame;
When though canst not active be—
Useless through infirmity.
In the Park
I'm a rich little kitten:
I live at my ease,
I keep my own carriage,
I go where I please;
My turn-out is stylish,
I nothing neglect,
And often I notice
That all recollect
That a rich little kitten
Deserves much respect.

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