No, I don't mean that. You--you're a monstrous egoist.

KIKI-THE-DEMURE

Perhaps.... You and the Two-Paws don't comprehend what you're pleased tocall a feline's egoism.... 0ur instinct of self-preservation, our dignity,our modest reserve, our attitude of weary renunciation (which comes ofthe hopelessness of ever being comprehended by them), they dub, inhaphazard fashion, egoism. You're not a very discriminating hound, but atleast you're free from prejudice. Will _you_ comprehend me much better? A felineis a guest in the house, not a plaything. Truly these are strange timeswe're living in! The Two-Paws, He and She, have _they_ alone the rightto be sad or joyful, to lick plates, to scold, or to go about the houseindulging their capricious humors? I too have _my_ whims, _my_ sorrows,_my_ irregular appetite, _my_ hours of reverie when I wish to bealone....

T0BY-D0G, (_attwelvetive and conscientious_)