The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr. Part 17

"Let's take your pony down to the riverbank," Puss suggested. "We'll find a shallow spot and wash him off. Perhaps we can ride him a little way into the water; that would help." Tying his good gray horse to a post near by, Puss led the pony down the bank to the river, the little boy following.

"Do you want to ride him in," asked Puss, "or shall I?"

"You do it," said the little boy. "I'm afraid."

So Puss jumped on the pony's back and gently urged him into the river.

After going out some distance he stopped, for the water was almost up to his boots. "I guess I can wash him now," cried Puss, and, leaning over, first on one side and then on the other, he splashed up the water and scrubbed off the mud and dirt until the pony was as clean as a whistle.

"Now," exclaimed Puss, "he looks like himself again." The pony seemed quite relieved also, for after gaining the bank he neighed and kicked up his heels in a delighted manner.

"He looks better than ever," said the little boy. "He was really quite dusty before I lent him to the lady."

"Yes, he's in fine shape," said Puss. "I must now leave you, for I am on a long journey."

"Thank you," said the boy. "A pleasant journey to you, my good Sir Cat."

How our little hero, Puss in Boots, Jr., at last finds his famous father, Puss in Boots, at the castle of my Lord of Carabas, will be told in _Further Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr._

THE END

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_Little Tom Thumb with his tiny spear Follows Puss Boots both far and near.

Did you ever see such a brave little cat, With a s.h.i.+ny sword and a feathered hat?_

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_"Faster, faster, Good Gray Horse, Hasten swiftly on your course, 'Till I see the stately towers Where my father spends his hours."_

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_"Grandmother Goose your trusty broom Makes spick and span each cottage room,"

Said little Puss Boots, doffing his hat, For he was a most polite little cat._

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_This funny gnome is puzzled quite Why little Puss Junior is so polite.

But Puss has manners very grand I would have everyone understand._

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