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Pets Dec. 5/97
Mary C. brought over her little Maltese kitten with white vest & white-tipped toes to show Mrs. S. She took it in her lap & the little pet cuddled down in such an affectionate way Mrs. S. asked M. what she would take for it. Some joking at one or two different times results in Mrs. S. giving a "silver dollar" for the little kit. It was a very cunning pet & G. made as much of it as Mrs. Shimer, but poor Bob Fitzsimmons, the pugilistic cat that had rec'd all the favors of the household could not bear it. He was so cross he was unbearable—he could not even stay in the house & would have nothing to do with Mrs. Shimer. Mrs. S. could not bear this, her sympathies were aroused for the kitten