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   A Story Once upon a time there was a man who had three sons. When he was about to die he made a will as everybody does. He willed his house to his eldest son, he willed his money to his second son and he only willed a cat and a kettle to his third son. This boy left his house and he went out through the world in search of a living. The cat afterwards brought him great luck . Everyday the cat went out through the country in search of food. One morning he went out and at about three o'clock that day he came to a castle. he knocked at the door and he was let in. But what was standing on the floor but a big giant. This giant could turn himself into anything. The cat saluted him kindly. Well said the cat I believe

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   AT0545: The Cat as Helper

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Nellie Hogan

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Biggera More, Co. Galway

   Informant

   John Hogan

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   71

   Address

   Biggera More, Co. Galway