LESSON 25
LITTLE PUSSY

I LOVE little pussy, her coat is so warm;

And if I don’t hurt her, she’ll do me no harm.

So I’ll not pull her tail, nor drive her away,

But pussy and I very gently will play.

She’ll sit by my side, and I’ll give her some food;

And pussy will love me, because I am good.

OH! here is Miss Pussy; she’s drinking her milk;

Her coat is as soft and as glossy as silk.

She sips the milk up with her little lap-lap;

Then, wiping her whiskers, lies down for a nap.

My kitty is gentle, she loves me right well;

How funny her play is I’m sure I can’t tell.

Now under the sofa, now under the table,

She runs and plays bo-peep as well as she’s able.

Oh, dearly I love her! You never did see

Two happier play-mates than kitty and me.