IN MEMORY OF “MAGGIE”

A pussy-cat who was the household pet for seventeen years.

NAUGIIT but a little cat, you say; Yet we remember her,

A creature loving, loyal, kind,

With merry, mellow purr;

The faithful friend of many years, Shall we not give her meed of tears?

Sleek-suited in her velvet coat, White—breasted and bright—eyed,

Feeling when she was praised and stroked A very human pride;

A quiet nook was sure to please,

Where she might take her cushioned ease.

Little gray friend, we shall not feel Ashamed to grieve for you;

Many we know of human-kind

Are not so fond and true;

Dear puss, in all the years to be- We’ll keep your memory loyally.

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