Adopted by a kitten

As soon as we moved in with Kitty, Fafner and Fasolt, a calico kitten appeared on the back steps and wouldn't leave. By the time the frost was on the pumpkin, Pumpkin had wheedled her way indoors to be with the other 3 cats. In the spring, when she matured and went into heat, she sat at the door calling for rrrRaoul - who came indoors (and both of them got fixed) when he appeared on the steps with a wounded face. The years passed, the other cats died, and Pumpkin was lonely - so we brought Mac home to keep her company. Pumpkin finally died at the age of 19 1/2... we miss her, but life goes on: Mac now has a new friend.

Marion Leeds Carroll
Arlington, MA