isit them. He always found old Blackie brooding them, while the kittens purred contentedly under her warm feathers. The old mother cat enjoyed the strange sight as she nestled in the hay near by. TEE EEN TEAT BROODED EITTENS. When the kittens eyes were open they began to wander aboutat their own… … her proudly marching along with six little downy chickens running:after her. u Cluck, cluck I said the hen. u Twee, twee! said the chickens; and Blackie was contented. CHRISTINB OOLDERXiK THE WHITE BOWL. A STORY FOR CRY-BABIES. Little Neds brother Tom called him a cry-baby, because hiseyes were…
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