A Friendly Chat 179 
the cars ? Or of Mose, that lived for many years 
in an engine-house, and attended every fire, cheer- 
ing on the horses and the men, and no doubt help- 
ing to save many lives ? Or of Barri, the noble 
St. Bernard, that saved the lives of more than forty 
travelers who were buried beneath the snow ? Or, 
have you forgotten our dear friend Dennis, that 
used to protect us from the attacks of fierce dogs 
when we were small kittens on Poplar Avenue? ” 
“ I never heard of Mose or Ovvney or Barri,” said 
Budge. “ I wish you would tell us more about 
them.” 
“ Well,” said I, “ those were high-minded and 
noble animals, and useful in their day and gener- 
ation.” 
“ That’s just what I want to be too,” said Budge. 
“ And so do I,” said Toddy. “ But aren’t there 
any noble and useful cats in the world ? ” 
“ Yes,” said I : “ I can mention the names of cats 
as well as dogs for your example : Toots Willard, 
for instance, who contributed over $20.00 towards 
the temperance cause from the sale of his photo- 
graphs, and who writes letters to the Union Signal, 
urging and encouraging his comrades to support 
the good work ; Meow r , my namesake, who was 
