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 there's another of that species on the premises if she is half blind. I am afraid our children will get careless, thinking she can't see them, and some day venture too near. I am sure I shall never have another easy moment;" and Mrs. Silverskin looked more anxious than ever.

"Here comes Sharpears creeping along this way," called out Silvertail from the window.

The whole company looked anxiously in the direction of their private entrance, and Sharpears soon appeared at the opening.

"Well," said old Graywhisker impatiently, "what did you hear?"

"In the first place," began Sharpears, "Major has been complaining that we eat too many of his oats. He says that when the barn-cat's away we bother him so that he can't take any comfort in his eating."

"He eats too much," said Graywhisker;