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to take us with them. They stroked us, and
told us that though they were not going to keep
us themselves they would often come and see us,
and we should be sure to be happy, because the
lady to whom we were going was very good and
kind, and was fond of cats. This lady had one
cat already, but she wanted another to keep him
company. We did not much like the idea of
going to strangers at first; but the thought of
seeing more of the world pleased Mac, and
where Mac went I was glad to go too.

“ At last everything was packed up, and the
day arrived for us to start. Mac and I were
put into a basket, just as if we had been so
much luggage. We did not like it at all, and
were very troublesome on our way to the station.
There was a great noise there, and we hardly
knew what to do with ourselves for fright, so
we thought the best thing was to remain as quiet
as possible. As soon as the train started our
basket was opened, and, as the young ladies had