The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,It isn't just one of your holiday games;You may think at first I'm as mad as a hatterWhen I tell you, a cat must have three different names. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939)
When the day's hustle and bustle is done,Then the Gumbie Cat's work is but hardly begun. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939)
Jellicle Cats come out tonight,Jellicle Cats come one come all:The Jellicle Moon is shining bright —Jellicles come to the Jellicle Ball. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939)
And we all say: OH!Well I never!Was there everA Cat so cleverAs Magical Mr. Mistoffelees! Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939)