THE LOST PUSSY
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1. One cold day, little Betty heard a cry on the back steps of her home.
2. She went to see who was there and found a dear little pussy.
3. It was only a baby and seemed to have no home.
4. It was cold and hungry.
5. "Poor little kitty," said Betty. "Where is your home?"
6. "Me-ow!" said the kitten sadly.
7. Betty was a kind little girl. She gave the kitten some milk and then put it on a mat, near the fire.
8. It had a long sleep. When it woke, it ran about and was so happy.
9. "May I keep the little cat, please, Mother?" asked Betty. "I should like it for a pet."
10. "Yes,"said her mother. "What will you call it?"
11. "It is so black," said Betty,"I shall call it Topsy."
12. Every day they have such fun.
Betty ties a bell around Topsy's neck. She likes to hear the bell ring as the pussy runs.
Tinkle, tink! Tinkle, tink!goes the bell.