The Thompson, Charles Miner 1864-1941 creator Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo 1871-1953 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Calico Cat" by Charles Miner Thompson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Solomon Peaslee, a man who, despite his attempts at self-importance and community standing, is a figure of comedic folly who faces unexpected complications when he accidentally shoots a man while trying to hit a troublesome cat. Through humorous interactions with his wife and neighbors, the narrative explores themes of ambition, shame, and the folly of pride. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. Peaslee, who is eagerly anticipating his role as a grand juror, filled with a desire for recognition and respect in his community. However, this self-importance becomes complicated when he accidentally shoots a man named Peter Lamoury while aiming at the Calico Cat that has been a nuisance in his life. As Mr. Peaslee navigates the aftermath of this incident, including avoiding suspicion and grappling with the potential consequences for both himself and his neighbor's son, Jim Edwards, the plot builds tension and humor, setting the stage for a comedic unraveling of the situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-12-03 Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Villages -- Fiction Mystery fiction Cats -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 08030016 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20010 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20010 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133450.0 20010