`` Thank you . I 'd rather sit here , '' said Jims , plumping down on the grass at her feet . `` Then maybe your cat will come to me . '' The cat came over promptly and rubbed his head against Jims ' knee . Jims stroked him delightedly ; how lovely his soft fur felt and his round velvety head . `` I like cats , '' explained Jims , `` and I have nothing but a gobbler . This is such a Very Handsome Cat . What is his name , please ? '' `` Black Prince . He loves me , '' said the lady . `` He always comes to my bed in the morning and wakes me by patting my face with his paw . He does n't mind my being ugly . '' She spoke with a bitterness Jims could n't understand . `` But you are not ugly , '' he said . `` Oh , I am ugly -- I am ugly , '' she cried . `` Just look at me -- right at me . Does n't it hurt you to look at me ? '' Jims looked at her gravely and dispassionately . `` No , it does n't , '' he said . `` Not a bit , '' he added , after some further exploration of his consciousness .
Suddenly the XXXXX laughed beautifully .
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