"Well, I believe I should have done so, if that meddlesome cook hadn't
come in. As it was, I left the head."

"The head of what?" said Growler.

"How inquisitive you are!" said the gray cat.

"Nay, but I should like to know," said Growler.

"Well, then, of a certain fine fish that was meant for dinner."

"Then," said Growler, "say what you please; but, now that I've heard the
whole story, I only wonder she did _not_ hang you."


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Fill the following blanks with words that will make complete sentences:

Mary -- here, and Susan and Agnes -- coming. They -- delayed on the road.
Mother -- to come with them, but she and father -- obliged to wait till
to-morrow.

Puss said to Growler, "I -- not -- a drop of milk to-day, and -- not -- any
yesterday."

I -- my work well now. Yesterday I -- it fairly well. To-morrow I shall
-- it perfectly.