Pee. And we shall go in front and behind. We are going to get the chair now.
Han. Have all the lanterns lighted for us, Mee-Mee, when we come back.
Mee. Say? How long will de procession last?
Tee. Till dawn, Mee-Mee; till dawn! Then the lanterns go out, and we all run home like cats.
Hiti. Like cats, Mee-Mee, holding on to each other’s tails: for some of us won’t be able to walk straight by then! Come, pussy cats....
Students. [In chorus.]
Mew-cats, mew-cats, all fit and fat,
Mew-cats, mew-cats, what will you be at?
Tit-for-tat, kit-for-cat,—can’t you have enough?
Catch your catch, and catch again! Phit! Phat! Fuff!