Jim? Jim? ... What are you doing in the kitchen?
Nothing, Mummy. I was hungry so I came here for some milk.
Milk? I thought you didn't like milk.
I don't, but I couldn't find anything to eat in the refrigerator.
Nonsense. There's lots of food in the refrigerator... What's behind your back?
Nothing.
What are you hiding behind your back? Let me see.
Promise that you won't get angry.
OK, I promise. What is it?
It's a kitty.
Oh, Jim. I told you. No pets. It'll make a mess of this house.
Please, Mummy. Everybody else in my class keeps a pet. Please, I'll take care of it. It's a good kitty. It'll not bring you any trouble.
No way. It might belong to somebody else. You can't keep it here.
Please, Mummy. I found it this afternoon by the garbage bin. It was starving and looking for something to eat. Please! You see, it's so cute and tame.
All right. But you have to clean up everything it messes up.
I will. Thank you, Mummy.