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Pussy Meow 
ones who never gave a cat any affection, and con- 
sequently don’t deserve any in return ? 
The loss of little Dewey was indeed a hard blow 
for Booker, but, fortunately, about that time he 
made the acquaintance of a new cat in the neigh- 
borhood named Molly Scott, a handsome tiger, and 
his remaining days at mistress’ house were really 
love’s young dream. 
But even love’s young dream is of short duration, 
if a cat may be allowed to express an opinion on 
such a matter. One evening mistress wrapped up 
Booker and took him out in the Switzerland bag to 
visit a friend, and when she returned it was without 
him. 
“ They would not let me bring him back,” said 
mistress when Bettie inquired after Booker. “ But 
I am sure he couldn’t find a happier home any- 
where, for not only is every member of the family 
perfectly in love with him, but even the house- 
keeper begged me to let him stay, and promised to 
give him the kindest attention.” 
After Booker’s departure, for more than a week 
his friend Molly came over every morning to look 
for him. She wolild meow first at the back door, 
then at the front door, and not receiving any re- 
