The Grateful Cat

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 14, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 31.

A cat, in a Swiss cottage, had taken poison and came in a pitiful state of pain to seek its mistress' help. The lady cared for the cat tenderly, and it revived. After its recovery, it could not find ways enough to show her gratitude. One evening the lady had retired to her room when she heard a mew at the window. When the window was opened, the pussy laid a mouse at the lady's feet. After this a mouse was a frequent gift to the lady. Even when it had kittens, they were not allowed to touch the mouse, and if they attempted to eat it, the mother gave them a little tap. After a while, however, the lady accepted the gift, thanked the giver with a pleased look, and then restored the mouse, when the mother cat allowed her kittens to eat it.