'T is most important!
MISS MOUSE (_as before_). But mother said--
CAT (_interrupting_). I wish your advice--you are so clever!
MISS MOUSE (_showing she is pleased; starting to window_). Oh, do you truly
think so?
CAT (_nodding_). Every one thinks so!
MISS MOUSE (_showing she is more pleased; going to the window_). Oh, do
they, truly?
CAT. Oh, truly they do!
MISS MOUSE (_showing she is most pleased; opening window_). What else nice
say they?
CAT (_jumping in_). That I'll tell you by and by.
(_Sniffing about._)
There must be a grease-pot about! Am I not right?
MISS MOUSE. Mother said--
[Illustration: THE CAT AND THE MOUSE]
CAT (_interrupting_). Only tell me if I be right! 'T will do no harm!
MISS MOUSE (_hesitating_). Well--then--yes. But 't is put away for our
winter stores.
CAT (_nodding_). Just so! Now, I can't decide where to keep my grease-pot
when I have bought one. Won't you give me your advice? You are so wise.
MISS MOUSE. Do you truly think I'm wise?
CAT (_nodding_). Aye, and if you will tell me where to keep my grease-pot
when I have bought it, I'll tell you something more.
MISS MOUSE (_greatly pleased_). About me?
CAT (_nodding_).
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