VARIOUS TABBIES. 



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hatred cats, some of which are exquisite, and are certainly 

 the acme of beauty in the way of cat colouring ; but I must 

 here remark that there is a vast difference in the way of 

 disposition between these two light varieties, that of the 

 former being far more gentle. In fact, I am of opinion 

 that the short-haired cat in general is of a more genial 

 temperament, more " cossetty," more observant, more quick 

 in adapting itself to its surroundings and circumstances than 

 its long-haired brother, and, as a rule, it is also more cleanly 

 in its habits. Though at the same time I am willing to 

 admit that some of these peculiarities being set aside, the 

 long-haired cat is charmingly beautiful, and at the same 

 time has a large degree of intelligence— in fact, much more 

 than most animals that I know, not even setting aside the 

 dog, and I have come to this conclusion after much long, 

 careful, and mature consideration. 



