The cat was called Philomele or _nightingale_, because she purred in such a melodious manner.

The dog was named Schnurri, which means _growler_, because he had a habit of constant growling; though he always had good reason of his own for it.

They had both been taught to live peaceably with each other, and to do each other no mischief of any kind.

Schnurri was very good about it; followed the rule most punctiliously, and treated Philomele with great consideration.

When they ate their dinner from the same dish, he ate slowly, because with her smaller mouth she could not take in as much at a time as he did.