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 *tance, "because I'm a family man and don't like to be knocking around nights; but our friend the house-cat will be on hand, I've no doubt. The sooner I inform her of the matter the better;" and he flew off in search of the house-cat.

"The sparrow perched on the top of the post."—Page 223.