Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1916-01-13
Cautiously Put One Paw on the Line

wen: to the barn. He walked on his
hind legs and found that he could
waltz very we'll. or he felt sure he
could If he had the music. but to walk
on his front feet with his hind legs
held up high was a very difficult thing
to do, he found. He could stand on
his front feet with his hind feet
against the side of the barn. but when
he tried to walk he could not balance
himself. Il could ask Puff or Kit to
hold the stick as the professor did" he
thought. but they would be sure to
claim all the glory. I'll try walking
the clothesline first and practice this
again." He ran up the post and very
cautiously put one paw on the line. 1t
moved in the most unsteady manner.
IF 1t we're fat" said Snowfall. 1T
would be easy, for | can walk on the
top of a very narrow fence"
He clawed the line f~iercely with his
front paws and buried his sharp claws
in it. then he drew one hind foot very
carefully from the post, but Just as he
put 1t on the line it swung and poor
Snowfall turned over and fell to the
ground. He landed on his feet and
looked around to see If anyone saw
him. but no II was in sight. 81
might try turning a somersault," said
SNOWFALL, lone of the professors cats
did that. but the post is too high to
tumble from, and | do not think | will
try rope-walking, either. but stick to
the other tricks. | will have to ask
Puff to hold the stick under my hind
feet. | suppose. for | must do that
trick anyway"
All the tabbies and kittens for miles
around were invited to see Snowfall
in his wonderful three.act perform.
ance The barn floor was filled and
some of the younger kittens climbed
into the hay loft.
Kit announced that SNOWFALL would
first perform his wonderful act Of
walking on his hind legs. Snowfall
came from behind a horse blanket cur.
tain. which was hung in front of a
stall. He a dressed in his red
sweater. He bowed to the audience.
who a%pplauded loudly. Isn't he hand.
some?" was heard from all parts OF
the barn. Puff and Kit felt that he
would cor another victory. SNOWFALL
jumped into the air and landed on his
hind legs. then walked upright across
the barn floor.
oh; he is just too lovely for any.
thing!" said n old tabby as Snow
ball disappeared behind the curtain
amid a storm Of applause.
Kit announced that Snowfall nexi
would waltz to the music of a music
box tNrned by Puff. Snowfall appeared
this time without his sweater. but the
collar and tie showed to advantage.
Round and round he whirled until he
was dizzy, but he kept on his feet and
to his stall dressing room.
Wonderful. wonderful" said the
Tables. while the kittens we're speech.
less with admiration.
And now" Kit announced, Snow.
ball will walk on his front feet with
hind legs held in the air" Puff
appeared with SNOWFALL for this act.
and when Snowfall placed his hind
legs against the side of the barn. Pun
put the stick under his feet to stendy
him. SNOWFALL walked across the barn
and back to the curtain and then gave
a spring and landed on all four feet.
But what was the matter with his
hind legs? They felt queer and he
could not move them. run pushed him
the curtain. The audience al
and called for SNOWFALL. but
he could not walk. His hind legs were
held fast by the stick.
Puff and Kit were smiling and bow
ing and getting all the glory out in
What should he do? And VIVA,
had happened? tie put his nose around
and felt something sticky. Then Ne
knew Pun and Kit had u glue OH