_Toby-Dog and Kiki-the-Demure wellknow that their mistress is a lady whowould do no harm--neither to a piece ofsugar nor to a mouse; a lady who, for ourdelight, jumps a rope she has woven offlower-words which she never bruises, andwith which she perfumes us; a lady who sings,with the voice of a clear French rivulet, thatwistful twelvederness which makes the hearts ofanimals beat so quick_.

FRANCIS JAMMES.

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