DOMESTIC CATS. 165 
is one mentioned by Bingley, who was a great enemy to Cock- 
roaches ; and we have often seen them catch the common 
Cricket, and the white Ghost-Moth, which may be seen flying 
about a foot from the ground in the summer evenings. One 
individual used to hunt these insects regularly, and about dusk 
might be seen looking along the lawn for them ; when one was 
perceived, she crouched and approached rapidly, and when 
within a proper distance, always sprung, and generally brought 
the insect to the ground with her paws or breast. 
“The Domestic Cat is capable of great attachment to, and 
long recollection of, those who have been kind to it, but not 
more so than many of its congeners ; for the very limited number 
of those which are subjected to the care and tuition of Man, 
have in many instances shown as strong feelings towards their 
keepers. | 
“One of the most singular instances of attachment or fancy, 
in the common Cat, took place with one which we have often 
seen in attendance upon the watchman in St. James’ Square, 
Edinburgh. When the man commenced his rounds, the Cat 
was as regularly at his post, and continued walking with him 
during the whole night. ‘This continued, we believe, for nearly 
two years ; and when we last saw the man, the Cat was in his 
company. Upon the approach of any person, the Cat would 
run up to the guardian of the night, and rub against his legs 
until the individual had passed. In the quieter hours, towards 
morning, he ventured to a greater distance, but would always 
appear at the call or whistle of his protector.” 
Fond of warmth, and generally ensconcing themselves in the 
cosiest corner near the fire, Cats are very light sleepers, awaken- 
ing and becoming alert at the slightest sound. In spite, how- 
ever, of their partiality for warmth, they are not deterred from 
setting forth on their nocturnal wanderings by the coldest winter 
night, when their screams and “‘caterwaulings” are only too well- 
