Chapter 13: The Tale of Samuel Whiskers

The Tale of Samuel Whiskers Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding In Remembrance of “Sammy,” The intelligent pink-eyed Representative of a Persecuted (but Irrepressible) Race. An affectionate little Friend, and most accomplished Thief! Once upon a time there was an old cat, called Mrs. Tabitha Twitchit, who was an anxious parent. She used to lose her kittens continually, and whenever they were lost they were always in mischief! On baking day she determined to shut…