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How the Cats Took Care of Complaints
“Thank you very much, Mr. Bertrand,” said Fiedler, taking the
papers. He looked at them briefly, smiled, and said, “Meerr-owr-
reeow.”
Sharlena yawned and stretched sensuously. With one lithe
movement she was on the floor, crossing the tattered carpet to the
door of the study. On the threshold she paused, turned her head
toward Bertrand, and uttered a small purring cry. He looked around
for his briefcase, found it and stood up.
“Well, Mr. Fiedler,” he said, “thank you so much for straightening
everything out. I’ve really enjoyed this visit. Now it’s time that
Sharlena and I were leaving.”
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