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The Little White Gate

by Florence Hoatson

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Pussy Language

Only one word has Tabby,
    Only one word has she,
For breakfast and dinner and supper,
    And in between dinner and tea.

“Me-ow” stands for milk and for pudding,
    “Me-ow” stands for fish and for meat,
“Me-ow” as she waits on the carpet,
    And pats with her two little feet.

“Me-ow” for the mouse in the cupboard,
    “Me-ow” for the sparrow outside,
“Me-ow” for the bed warm and cosy,
    And everything comfy beside.

Only one word has Tabby,
    Think, little children, of that.
You’d never be bothered with grammar
    If you were a nice little cat!

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