The Tory: Perspectives And Poems: Dr Pratt Datta

MR. MISTOFFELEES You ought to know Mr. Mistoffelees! The Original Conjuring Cat— (There can be no doubt about that). Please listen to me and don't scoff. All his Inventions are off his own bat. There's no such Cat in the metropolis; He holds all the patent monopolies For performing surprising illusions And creating eccentric confusions.     At prestidigitation         And at legerdemain     He'll defy examination         And deceive you again. The greatest magicians have something to learn From Mr. Mistoffelees' Conjuring Turn. Presto!     Away we go!         And we all say: OH!             Well I never!             Was there ever             A Cat so clever                 As Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! He is quiet and small, he is black From his ears to the tip of his tail; He can creep through the tiniest crack, He can walk on the narrowest rail. He can pick any card from a pack, He is equally cunning with dice; He is always deceiving you into believing That he's only hunting for mice.     He can play any t