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Then she took a walk upon the roofs of the town, looked out for

opportunities, and then stretched herself in the sun, and licked

her lips whenever she thought of the pot of fat, and not until it

was evening did she return home. 'Well, here you are again,' said

the mouse, 'no doubt you have had a merry day.' 'All went off

well,' answered the cat. 'What name did they give the child?'

'Top off!' said the cat quite coolly. 'Top off!' cried the mouse,

'that is a very odd and uncommon name, is it a usual one in your

family?' 'What does that matter,' said the cat, 'it is no worse

than Crumb-stealer, as your godchildren are called.'