Carolyn Holm

Dear Puffin,

You look marvelous on your exotic little blanket. Such a handsome cat! And I’ve never known a cat with such a silky thick coat.

Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,

Moi, I am not thick.

Regards,

M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,

Well, actually you are, but I was referring to your coat. I love to run my fingers through the fur on your neck.

Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,

Il faut dire, Madame she is correct. I am perfect.

Regards,

M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,

Well, not perfect. But your coat is scrumptious!

Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,

C’est un très alarming thing to say. Madame is planning to eat this pauvre petit cat?

Regards,

M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,

Of course not! I was just complimenting you!

Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,

Scrumptious, c’est un food word. Food is scrumptious, Madame, not the little cats. And scrumptious, this word doesn’t show respect.

Regards,

M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,

I was just commenting on your gorgeous coat, sweetie. It’s glossy, soft and thick. How is that not showing respect?

Love, Carolyn

Cher Madame,

Scrumptious. C’est a word for eating un croissant. Pain au chocolat. Or a delicious small bird. Not a word to refer to an aristocratic cat. Un purebred Tuxedo.

Regards,

M. Le Poufin

Dear Puffin,

You are way too serious.

Love, Carolyn

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