once upon a time
there was a gingham dog and a calico cat,
rumor has it there was a terrible spat.
but don’t believe the rumors you hear –
for calico comfort is very dear –
and far from eating up a pup –
on rice pudding she would rather sup.
and when she has dined her fill,
to purr me to sleep is her will.

Purr, purr, purr. Lovely!