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 Besides, there are too many cats around already," she added, eying the barn-cat so scornfully that it was very evident she referred to her and her kittens.

"Whoever she is and wherever she comes from, it's as plain as the nose on your face that she's been well brought up," answered the barn-cat quickly. "She's quiet and lady-like in her manners, and that's more than can be said of some who've had the best of advantages."

"She's a common kitten, probably brought up in a barn," said the house-cat contemptuously, "and has no style whatever."

This was too much for the barn-cat's endurance, and she gave an angry spit, when the canary, who was always the peace-*maker, interposed.

"Whatever she may be," said the canary gently, "she's neglected and unfortunate; so, if Mrs. Polly will find out her story, I'm