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And often we run races, 



And play at hide and seek; 

 Or she will climb the cherry tree, 



And through the branches peep. 



I have never hurt my kitty, 



Or harassed her or teased, 

 For she is God's own creature, 



And He would not be pleased. 7 ' 



Author not known. 



Did the girl in this poem love her kitty ? Why ? Be- 

 cause kitty was so pretty ; because she purred when she 

 was pleased (kitty's way of talking or singing) ; because 

 she was such a good " playmate ; " because she was " God's 

 creature/' How did the girl take care of her kitty ? Fed 

 her, played with her, was kind to her. 



Presentation. With kitty in the room, in the arms of 

 the child to whom she belongs, bring out, by questioning 

 the children, the reasons why we like to have kitty in our 

 homes, and why and how we care for her. 



How pretty she is. Her soft fur, " as soft as silk." Her 

 color and markings. Her eyes. 



How she likes our company. How she shows that she 

 likes to be with us. Rubs herself against us, or jumps into 

 our lap. Likes to be stroked and petted. How gentle she 

 is with baby. 



How kitty talks to us. How she purs when pleased or 

 happy. How she asks for something to eat. How she 

 asks to have the door opened. How she speaks when dis- 

 pleased or angry. How she spits when the dogs frighten 

 her. Tell how kitty's mewing has often warned and saved 

 people in danger, as in a burning house, or has told mother 

 that her baby had wandered into danger. 



How kitty plays with us. Rolling a ball. Playing with 

 a string. Trying to catch her tail. Running races, Play- 



