Boston, U. S. A.


To my comforting cats, Bandersnatch-Bandarlog and Kiku-san, sitting close to me now and always when I write; to the memory of my wise Tommy Traddles; to Bidelia Purplay W.; to Wutz-Butz and Madam Laura K., all “really and truly” cats, this book is dedicated by their humble admirer

Marion Ames Taggart


CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
I.Ban-Ban, the Bold[1]
II.Six Small Cats Do Great Things[24]
III.The Purrers of Purrington[45]
IV.A Five O’clock Catnip Tea[66]
V.The Scampishness of Scamp[87]
VI.Mrs. Brindle Brings Startling News[107]
VII.They Fought Like Cats and Dogs![126]
VIII.Ban-Ban and Kiku-san form an Embassy[146]
IX.Visitors to Purrington[164]
X.The Purrers Bestow the Freedom of Purrington[184]
XI.An Election and a Defection[204]
XII.Wedding-bells and Brief Farewells[224]