Each day growing bolder and bolder;
And I brought her the mouse to show
What kittens must do when older.
I brought her the mouse—my kitten, my kitten!
I tossed it, I caught it for her;
But she would not see, nor stir.
My heart it beat fast and faster;
And I caught her up in my mouth,
And carried her so, to the master.
I thought he would help—my kitten, my kitten!