AN APT SCHOLAR.
"George, what does C A T spell?"
"Don't know, Sir."
"What does your mother keep to catch mice?"
"Trap, Sir."
"No, no, what animal is very fond of milk?"
"A baby, Sir."
"You dunce, what was it scratched your sister's face?"
"My nails, Sir."
"I am out of all patience! There, do you see that animal on the fence?"
"Yes, Sir."
"Do you know its name?"
"Yes, Sir."
"Then tell me what C A T spells."
"Kitten, Sir."