Tigerlilly - Lobsang Rampa

CHAPTER NINE
Ships that Pass . . .
This phrase is used mainly with reference to humans but it
can be applied to other creatures too, and I am thinking now
particularly of Cat People. All of us, humans, and animals so-
called, are like ships which meet on the high seas, pausing in
greeting and then continuing, each on their own path, eventu-
ally to arrive at their separate destinations.
King George the Fifth of England used to quote that piece
about ‘lf there be any kindness I may do, let me do it now for I
may not pass this way again.’ I have always considered it a
thought worth remembering, for often it is too late before we
notice the friendly gesture we might have made, or the kind
word we could have uttered, which surely could have provided
a little cheer where it was directed.
The other day I was looking over the pages of my book,
Pussywillow and I was quite shocked to realize how many
changes had occurred since that book was started, just over two
years back. Some of the things mentioned, almost all of them
it seems, have disappeared from one's ken; and the thought
can be a bit disconcerting if you are one of those individuals
who abhor too much change.
To reminisce a little, while still dealing with the theme of
felines, our Cattery Person, Mrs. Potter, comes to mind: Mrs.
Potter, who had been considered more or less a fixture, having
a well-established Cattery, and a responsible position with a
local Veterinary Hospital.
I used to enjoy chatting with Mrs. Potter, and being taken
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