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Even though Aggie knows Barbara takes really good care of her, she hadn't expected for her to so readily agreed to Aggie's request for a pet. She hadn't really prepared any arguments or bargaining chips, thinking that she'd be asked to wait or simply be turned down. Instead, her guardian had agreed, saying something about companions and responsibility.

Of course, she'd had to do her homework before Barbara would take her and Aggie had spent more than a few afternoons sitting quietly in the library, reading about cat breeds and their various requirements. Then she'd used her allowance to get some toys and dishes and a litter box. Then and only then had they gotten into Barbara's van to pay a visit to the animal shelter.

"Thank you," she says quietly. She's said it more than a few times, but figures it bears repeating.

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[exitthewallflower]

"Just remember, he or she is going to be your responsibility. I'll pay for everything, the vet visits and essentials, but your'e cleaning the litter box, wiping up any vomit, and shampooing the carpet if there are accidents." Not that I think Aggie won't, but I want to be clear about expectations. Dad had been, and I can't think of a better example than that.

We pull up and I find a parking place. I've already called ahead to let them know we were coming so they knew and I have to admit, I'm as excited as Aggie is. I haven't had a cat since I was a kid and I've missed it. "Come on, then. Let's go find this little witch a cat."