The Monkey's Frolic: A Humorous Tale, in Verse

"The Monkey's Frolic: A Humorous Tale, in Verse" by Anonymous is a funny poem, probably from the 1800s, made for kids, that shows the silly adventures of a monkey and a cat. The scene is in someone's house, and the story is fun and easy to enjoy. The story is about a cheeky monkey named Pug who tries to shave his pal Puss the cat. But it all goes wrong and gets very funny as Puss fights back. The two end up on the roof, making a loud noise, catching the eyes of adults. A sick old man is so shocked by the noise that he is cured from his gout. In the end, the story teaches us important lessons while being funny, touching on facing one’s fears and the surprising ways little actions can turn out.