Neither man nor any animal can enjoy life to the full without taking some risks to life or limb.

I said, 'You like these cats? You want to feed them all? Then you pay for it,'

Frances was not only grieving her sister's loss, but also striving to reconcile in her mind the tragedy with the idea of a loving God. Restless and aching, Frances climbed mountains in the Swiss Alps, where their hotel had a view of beautiful Mount Rigi.

They call her the Mother Theresa of cats.

Human beings are drawn to cats because they are all we are not — self-contained, elegant in everything they do, relaxed, assured, glad of company, yet still possessing secret lives.

Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience.