I was sitting outside on my wicker lawn bench, watching people go by. It was a cool day in April, the flowers were blooming, and I was lazily grooming myself and considering finding a nice sunny patch when suddenly there she was—the most gorgeous little Siamese that you could ever hope to see. I had never seen her before—this was my big chance to impress her.

The closer she came, the more nervous I was. She had the most beautiful blue eyes, and a walk that showed off all four of her perfect legs to the utmost advantage. And she was going to pass right by me on the sidewalk!

She came right up even with the bench, and I opened my mouth—and put my foot right in it, because the only thing I could think to say was, “Who’s that girl?! Please date with me!!”