The Ad-Dressing of Cats


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Old Deuteronomy:
You've heard of several kinds of cat,
And my opinion now is that
You should need no interpreter
To understand our character.
You've learned enough to take the view
That cats are very much like you.
You've seen us both at work and games,
And learnt about our proper names,
Our habits, and our habitat:
But how would you address a cat?

So first, your memory I'll jog,
And say: a cat is not a dog.

Ensemble:
So first, your memory I'll jog,
And say: a cat is not a dog.

Old Deuteronomy:
With cats, some say, one rule is true:
Don't speak till you are spoken to.
Myself, I do not hold with that.
I say, you should address a cat.
But always keep in mind that he
Resents familiarity.
You bow, and taking off your hat,
Address him in this form: O Cat!

Before a cat will condescend
To treat you as a trusted friend,
Some little token of esteem
Is needed, like a dish of cream;
And you might now and then supply
Some caviare, or Strassburg pie,
Some potted grouse, or salmon paste:
He's sure to have his personal taste.
And so in time you'll reach your aim,
And call him by his name.

Ensemble:
A cat's entitled to expect
These evidences of respect.
So this is this, and that is that:
And there's how you address a cat.

Old Deuteronomy and Ensemble:
A cat's entitled to expect
These evidences of respect.
So this is this, and that is that:
And there's how you address...
A...
CAT!!!!!!


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