“Raud, you must only think good thoughts, that way you’ll only attract good things.”

“And what are you thinking now, Fleegle?”

“I’m thinking about the neighbor’s cat and wishing him a very good day.”

“So he’ll wander into your backyard?”

“That’s right, where I’ll add some excitement to his afternoon.”

“By chasing him out of your yard with gnashing teeth and angry growls?”

“One of these days I’ll teach you what those growls really mean. Dogs know swear words that would make your drunken sailors sound like mewing kittens.”

“I don’t doubt it.” I close my eyes and press my fingertips against my temples.

“What are you doing?”

“Thinking.”

“Good thoughts?”

“Oh yes, I’m thinking of a cat free yard.”

“Hey, that’s not fair.”

 

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