It seemed a pity there was no mother alive to revel in it . The lady smiled back . `` I think you did right , '' she said . '' You would n't shut a little boy up if you had one , would you ? '' said Jims . `` No -- no , dear heart , I would n't , '' said the lady . She said it as if something hurt her horribly . She smiled again gallantly . `` Will you come here and sit down ? '' she added , pulling a chair out from the table . `` Thank you . I 'd rather sit here , '' said Jims , plumping down on the grass at her feet . `` Then maybe your cat will come to me . '' The cat came over promptly and rubbed his head against Jims ' knee . Jims stroked him delightedly ; how lovely his soft fur felt and his round velvety head . `` I like cats , '' explained Jims , `` and I have nothing but a gobbler . This is such a Very Handsome Cat . What is his name , please ? '' `` Black Prince . He loves me , '' said the lady .
`` He always comes XXXXX my bed in the morning and wakes me by patting my face with his paw .
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