A FINE KETTLE OF FISH
byWhen Ellen opened the front door of her Aunt Cora’s bungalow, she heard a loud shriek from inside.
“No, Mr. Pepper!” yelled the grey-haired woman as she grabbed the large, white Persian cat racing toward the doorway. “You’ll get filthy outside. I’d better put you in the bedroom before our guests arrive.”
“You and Mr. Pepper are quite a team,” said Ellen, closing the door.
“I do love him so,” said Cora, “but I’m afraid as he grows older, he’s getting grumpier. Seems like your little sister is the only person he tolerates these days other than me. He wouldn’t stay out of her lap earlier today.”
They laughed as Cora headed for the bedroom and Ellen walked toward the kitchen. Ellen would be getting married that weekend, and her favorite aunt wanted to host what she
