TOMMY AND THE CHICKENS.
1. Tommy was a famous mouser, and he kept the house clear of rats and mice. He would catch birds, but he never ran after the chickens.
2. The hens were shy of him at first, but they became used to him and would scratch just the same while he was about. One day he was taking a nap on the grass, and the chickens mounted upon his back and head, as you see in the picture.
3. This was too much for Tom; so he got up and went upon the porch to finish his nap, where the chickens would not disturb him.
LESSON V.
HOW THE CAT MOVES.
