Boy And Tree
Madeleine: “What do you want to talk about?”
Me: “Well, that is a nice idea. How about cats?”
Madeleine lights up: “Ok.”
(We have promised Madeleine a cat when we return to London. She has been on a pet campaign for some long time now.)
Me: “Why do you want a cat anyway?”
Madeleine: “Well, it is because I love animals. And I want a bigger pet. And one that is not nocturnal.”
Me: “Do you have any names in mind?”
Madeleine: “Eitan has already come up with a nick-name. His nick-name for the cat is 'dog.'”
Me: “Dog?”
Madeleine: “Yes, get it dad?”
Me: “That is going to be one confused cat.”
Madeleine: “You just don't understand pets that's all.”
Me:
