Dame Trot and Her Cat

by Anonymous

So, one day, when Dame Trot had gone out to dine,

Puss dressed herself up, as she thought, very fine;

And coaxed kind old Spot, who looked at her with pride,

To play pony for once, and give her a ride.

The Dame from her visit returning home late,

Met this funny couple outside her own gate,

And heartily laugh'd, when she saw her dear cat,

Dressed up in a cloak and a chignon and hat.

"You're quite a grand lady, Miss Pussy," said she,

And Pussy, affectedly, answered, "Oui. Oui;"