"Here, kitty," called Posy; "I've

brought you some nice milk and some critters all cut up fine. Are they critters or fritters?" she asked, turning to Tom.

"Fritters, of course," answered Tom. "You do manage to get things twisted about, Posy. Papa says you are a real Mrs. Malaprop."

"Kitty," said Posy, putting her hand in her pocket and drawing out a little package, "I have brought you the beautifulest present you ever had in all your life;" and Posy began to undo the paper.

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