Honeymoon With Murder (2010)
“In fact, Agatha was furious. Her amber eyes glistened balefully and her tail whipped with increasing velocity.
There were those who would scoff at imputing such emotion to a cat, deeming it anthropomorphic.
Annie knew better. And even though she was going to have to race to reach the ferry on time, she scooped up the sleek, taut-muscled feline and murmured, “I’m sorry, love. I know you’ve been ignored. I know just how you feel—and I’ll understand if you make a report to the SPCA. Come on, now”—...and she nuzzled her cheek against her pet’s neck—“lighten up.”
Agatha was, gradually, calmed and appeased, and grudgingly appreciative of a tasteful serving of salmon.
As a result of that essential interlude, however, Ben Parotti’s ferry was giving its final whistle, indicating impending departure, when Annie roared aboard, the last car to make it. Simultaneously, the storm struck, the first large drops pelting the Volvo’s windshield. Annie gave a whoosh of relief and switched off the ignition.MoreLess
There were those who would scoff at imputing such emotion to a cat, deeming it anthropomorphic.
Annie knew better. And even though she was going to have to race to reach the ferry on time, she scooped up the sleek, taut-muscled feline and murmured, “I’m sorry, love. I know you’ve been ignored. I know just how you feel—and I’ll understand if you make a report to the SPCA. Come on, now”—...and she nuzzled her cheek against her pet’s neck—“lighten up.”
Agatha was, gradually, calmed and appeased, and grudgingly appreciative of a tasteful serving of salmon.
As a result of that essential interlude, however, Ben Parotti’s ferry was giving its final whistle, indicating impending departure, when Annie roared aboard, the last car to make it. Simultaneously, the storm struck, the first large drops pelting the Volvo’s windshield. Annie gave a whoosh of relief and switched off the ignition.MoreLess
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