IV 
A PLEASANT OUTING 
When the time came for mistress and Guy to 
take their summer outing, they did not desert me or 
leave me to the mercies of our neighbors, as has 
been the fate of many a poor cat. No; they very 
thoughtfully made the necessary provision to take 
me with them. 
When they were ready to start, they put me in a 
nice big bag, which Guy suspended over his shoul- 
der. It was a bag that mistress brought from 
Switzerland, and I have heard her say it is such a 
one as the women there carry to market when they 
go to buy provisions. It had large holes between 
the stitches so I could look through, and see what 
was going on. 
First we took a long ride on a street car and Guy 
held me on his lap. But never having been on a 
car, I was dreadfully afraid of the noise. Guy held 
me real close to his breast and talked kindly to me, 
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