The cat's meow

• "Fine, stay just out of reach. But, remember, some day I'll be able to crawl and then walk and then run, and then I'll grab that tail, those ears, those whiskers."
• "Hey, let's you and me surprise my dad — I think you can fit easily in my mom's carry-on."
• "I tried some of your cat food and it doesn't help me purr anything like you do."
• "Yeah, Mieka, my Daddy wasn't so thrilled to see that we are friends." (from Jenna)
• [Mieka's thoughts] "It's me or him . . . and why does he get to eat at the table? I have been here longer." (from Mitch)
• [Carter's thoughts] "5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... POUNCE!" (from Mitch)
• "Come, little kitty . . . I know a family back east that would love to take you for a WOK." (from Mitch)