30 MAY 1885, Page 16

THE CAT.

fTo TEE EDITOR OF Tire " SPECTATOR."]

Sra,—The domestic cat is a wonderful animal; but I fancy your readers are not aware that they can open doors. I have one that always opens the back door himself. His method is simple; he springs up and puts one paw on the latch, the weight causing it to rise, when "Topsy " walks in. I would not believe it for a long time, but now I can account for many missing articles.—I am, Sir, &c., R. S. T.