A green-eyed black cat looks at her closely; it has short hair and looks gaunt. Ashley knelt and put the broom next to her and called the cat. The little black cat hesitated to approach Ashley but eventually did.
"Hi, who are you? Why are you in my yard?" She sniffed the cat.
"Ashley, are you finished?" Lana came through the door.
"Mom, can we keep him?" Ashley got up and turned to face Lana with a cat on her back.
Lana's brow furrowed. "Where did you find that cat?"
"In the cellie, mom. Poor thing, this cat looks hungry."
"You may. But you have to take care of him."
A bright smile flashed across her face. "Thank you."
Ashley sped up her work, and she couldn't wait to bring the cat into her room. Several times she turned to see if the cat was still at the door. He's still enjoying
