mouse to entice the half-blind gray kitten,

and that he's got her safely hidden somewhere, for he wouldn't dare really to let her come to any harm."

"How can we find her?" asked the barn-cat.

"All of you keep your ears open and perhaps you'll pick up some news. If we find out where she is, the children can probably rescue her. They'll soon notice that she is missing and hunt for her."

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The Barn Cat and her Kittens.