XXVII 
ANOTHER HOME 
One day soon after Brownie’s death Dorothy and 
Teddy came over with Judy, their little Maltese 
kitty, all nicely cuddled up in a covered basket, and 
asked mistress if she would keep her till they re- 
turned from the Lake Shore. 
“ You know we promised to have some one take 
care of the kittens during our vacation,” said 
Dorothy, “ and we couldn’t think of anybody that 
would do it better than you.” 
Mistress seemed very much pleased at this. She 
praised the children for remembering their promise 
so well and told them that Judy might stay. Then 
she added, “ But who is going to take care of 
Punch ? ” 
“ We intend to take him along,” said Teddy ; 
“ we would take Judy too, but mamma thinks two 
cats will be too much trouble.” 
“ Oh, no,” said mistress, “ you must either take 
both, or leave both. If they are separated so long 
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