"That's so!" replied Mamma Cat. "Cats love mice, too, and I wish the
mice trusted us more!"

The dolls all laughed at this joke.

"Have you told the folks up at the house about your dear little
kittens?" Raggedy Ann asked.

"Oh, my, no!" exclaimed Mamma Cat. "At the last place I lived the people
found out about my kittens and do you know, all the kittens disappeared!
I intend keeping this a secret!"

"But all the folks at this house are very kindly people and would dearly
love your kittens!" cried all the dolls.

"Let's take them right up to the nursery!" said Raggedy Ann, "And
Mistress can find them there in the morning!"

"How lovely!" said all the dolls in chorus. "Do, Mamma Cat! Raggedy Ann
knows, for she is stuffed with nice clean white cotton and is very
wise!"

So after a great deal of persuasion, Mamma Cat finally consented.
Raggedy Ann took two of the kittens and carried them to the house while
Mamma Cat carried the other.

Raggedy Ann wanted to give the kittens her bed, but Fido, who was
anxious to prove his affection, insisted that Mamma Cat and the kittens
should have his nice soft basket.