Error of Judgement

'Tis Most Unusual but Myself has to admit to making a small (extremely) error of judgement yesterday. Was far far too hot to do much - even those essential little jobs no Well-Bred Kitty can exist without - so Myself lay down beneath the cherry tree for a snooze. Some time later was rudely awoken by an under-ripe cherry hitting the top of My head. Somewhat irritated at the blackbird's total Lack of Consideration I moved to the shade under the garden table to continue My rest.

Later, TB called round. Saw Myself and sat down, head to one side, tongue lolling out and sniggered. Definitely sniggered. With Superior Breeding and Upbringing Myself totally ignored it, but cut short the visit, not feeling particularly welcoming after its yobbish behaviour.

It wasn't 'til I caught sight of Myself in the kitchen mirror that the Awful Truth dawned. My beautiful fur was patchy pink from cherry juice. All over one side.