Grandmother closed the door firmly and this time she took Mr. Whiskers’ arm into the dining room.
Grandmother
"We must fill Mr. Whiskers' money box," said Grandmother briskly. "I think I have it, Maggie! The Fourth of July is just a week away. If Mr. Whiskers will wear his best clothes and promise not to say 'Suffering codfish' for the whole day, I myself will help."
~from "Cranberry Summer"
