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Macavity, the Mystery Cat al"> (By T.S. Eliot) For class VII  Stanza 1. “Macavity’s a mystery Cat:…………not there.”  The poet describes a mysterious cat in this poem. It stands for  ‘the Hidden Paw’, a symbol of crimes and cruelties, that is,  Napoleon. Here, in the poem, the cat is a mysterious figure. Even the  famous detective agencies like Scotland Yard and the Flying  Squad (group of police officers in England) are not able to  find  it out. He is the  master criminal who defies any law. He is the   cause of the bafflement to the detective agencies like  Scotland Yard and Flying Squad. He is too clever to be caught   by anyone. When they reach the place of crime, the  mysterious cat is not there. Word-meanings: 1. Despair: hopelessness Stanza 2 “Macavity, Macavity, there’s no one…………..not there.” No one is like Macavity. He has broken every human law. He  ...

Best Seller (Part II) – O. Henry Detailed Summary (for High School Students) After following the beautiful young lady from the train, John A. Pescud reached the small town where she lived. He stayed in a hotel and became curious about the large white house on the hill. He asked the landlord about the family living there. The landlord told him that the house belonged to Colonel Allyn, one of the richest and most respected men in Virginia. He was known for his wealth, good character, and noble family background. The young lady whom Pescud had followed was Jessie Allyn, the Colonel's daughter. She had been visiting her sick aunt and had just returned home. Pescud stayed in the town for a few more days. On the third day, he saw Jessie walking in the front garden near the fence. He politely asked her if she knew where a man named Mr. Hinkle lived. This was only an excuse to begin a conversation. Jessie looked at him with surprise because she knew no such person. She polit...

1. Personal Letters Sender’s Address Date …………… (Leave Space) Dear…………..(name of the friend) Body of the letter……… ………………….. ………………… Yours Sincerely/affectionately/Lovingly Name………………………………… Example:   224, Adarsh Nagar Ludhiana, Oct. 18, 2011   Dear Raman, ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………… ……….. Yours Sincerely, Rajat   2. Semi official Letters (written by an individual)   2246, Urban Estate Gurgaon Oct. 15, 2011   To The S.D.O./ M/S ............... Publishers (designation of the officer/ Name of the                                                                                                                  fir...