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Pussy Meow 
very high back happened to be near enough, he 
would climb to the top of it and mount the high 
bookcase, from which he would look down at the 
rest of us with a very victorious air. 
One evening Budge watched him from mistress’ 
lap, his little breast swelling with ambition to do 
likewise. The moment Toddy alighted, Budge 
mounted the high-back chair, and craned his neck 
toward the desired spot. But he evidently thought 
it too great a risk ; for he gave mistress a very 
pleading look which had the desired effect ; she 
moved the chair closer, and Budge scrambled up its 
back, whence, with a bold leap, he easily spanned 
the space to the bookcase. 
On the top shelf are the pictures of some of our 
friends. Miss Willard received his most respectful 
attention, I suppose because she was the mistress 
of the wonderful “ Tootsie ” we have all heard 
about. Tender, lingering glances were also be- 
stowed upon our little friends Don and Winifred. 
But the beautiful and charming Mrs. Cleveland re- 
ceived his fondest admiration. So proudly did he 
sway his bushy tail when standing in her presence 
that several persons of less distinction were sent 
reeling to the floor. Then, having been associated 
