Chapter 7: The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan

The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan Pussycat sits by the fire—how should she be fair? In walks the little dog—says “Pussy are you there? How do you do Mistress Pussy? Mistress Pussy, how do you do?” “I thank you kindly, little dog. I fare as well as you!” Old Rhyme For Joan, to read to baby. Butter and milk from the farm. Once upon a time there was a Pussycat called Ribby, who invited a little dog called Duchess, to tea. “Come in good time, my de…