8 Quotes & Sayings By Henry N Beard

Henry N. Beard, practiced law in the late 19th century, was a well-known writer of both fiction and non-fiction works. He was a member of the Society of American Magicians.

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I situate myself, and seat myself, And where you recline I shall recline, For every armchair belonging to you as good as belongs to me. I loaf and curl up my tail I yawn and loaf at my ease after rolling in the catnip p Henry N. Beard
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And indeed there will be time To wonder, 'Do I shed?' and, 'Do I shed?' Time to turn back and stretch out on the bed, And give myself a bath before I'm fed --(They will say: 'It's the short-haired ones I prefer.') My flea collar buckled neatly in my fur, My expression cool and distant but softened by a gentle purr --(They will say: 'I'm allergic to his fur! ') Do I dare Jump up on the table? In an instant there is time For excursions and inversions that will make me seem unst . Henry N. Beard
3
Behold the day-break! I awaken you by sitting on your chest and purring in your face, I stir you with muscular paw-prods, I rouse you with toe- Henry N. Beard
4
Ah, fish, there is no fare Quite like a flounder! They surely will not miss A piece or two from stacks of sole like this; I'll steal a few, but leave the lion's share. Look! the lamplight on the lane is pretty They're back from walking out on Dover Beach.I think I'll hide and spare myselpf the speech, For we are in a world untouched by pity Where ignorant humans curse the k Henry N. Beard
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You can never know where I am or what I am, But I am good company to you nonetheless, And really do regret I broke your ink Henry N. Beard
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If you can try to nap where someone's sitting, Although there is another empty chair, Then rub against his ankle without quitting Until he rises from your favorite lair; If you can whine and whimper by a portal Until the bolted door is opened wide, Then howl as if you've got a wound that's mortal Until he comes and lets you back inside; If you can give a guest a nasty spiking, But purr when you are petted by a thief; If you can find the food not to your liking Because they put some cheese in with the beef; If you can leave no proffered hand unbitten, And pay no heed to any rule or ban, then all will say you are a Cat, my kitten. And -- which is more -- you'll make a fool of Man! . Henry N. Beard
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The noisy jay swoops by and reviles me, he complains of my meow and my malingering. I too am not a bit subdued, I too am uncontrollable, I sound my splenetic yowl over the roof of the h Henry N. Beard