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Show KNEW MERITS OF HOT WATER. Sagacious Denver Cat Sought Remedy for Internal Pains. The story Is told of a cat owned by Miss Wlllard of Denver, that has learned that the hot water bottle will ease jlaln. Tommy is 14 years old, which Is pretty well along In years for a cat, and suffers from pains In hla stomach, ind the family have been In the habit ot applying' the hot water bottle to ease Tommy of his distress. One night Miss Wlllard was awakened awak-ened at a late hour by an Incessant yowling that came from beside her bed. 8ho hurriedly arose, turned on the light and then saw Tommy beating a path from her feet to the hallway and back again. Tommy's mistress advanced toward her pet to take him up in hor arras, but none of that for Tommy. The cat scampered right on down the hall, looking back at every jump to soe that Miss Wlllard was following. When It reached the bathroom it led the way Into the apartment, and when she turned on the light there was Tommy with the empty hot water bag between its forelegs. . A few minutes later tho bag was filled with water heated to Tommy's liking, and he was fast asleep, purring his contentment. If there Is a smarter cat in Denver Miss Wallard would like to know where it lives. |