The Black Cat Stunt

A student in cap and gown, stands across from a table where a very quiet, gentle cat is held still by a child. Children in a row at the back of stage hold up books, as though studying. The student recites:

THE STUFFED CAT

Who stuffed that cat? No one spoke in school,

For ’twas study time and against the rule.

The children in their seats might stare,

The visitor, little did he care.

What a very ridiculous nose!

What an exceedingly awkward pose!

Such extremely pointed ears