I do not know what it means, but it seems to fit in everywhere and give satisfaction.

Although as a rule my words and phrases are good for one day and train only, I have several that stay by me all the time, for some unknown reason, and these come very handy when I get into a long conversation and need things to fire up with in monotonous stretches.

One of the best ones is DOV' `E IL GATTO.

It nearly always produces a pleasant surprise, therefore I save it up for places where I want to express applause or admiration.

The fourth word has a French sound, and I think the phrase means "that takes the cake." During my first week in the deep and dreamy stillness of this woodsy and flowery place I was without news of the outside world, and was well content without it.