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The Book of Cats. 



black Cat nicknamed Snow Ball, which, during 

 sowing time, every morning, punctually and duti- 

 fully presents himself to his owners, for the pur- 

 pose of being fastened up by a cord, near the spot 

 where the peas or other seed may have been 

 newly sown ; and whilst thus keeping guard, woe 

 betide any bird that might attempt to commit a 

 depredation within Puss's reach. 





