Mary heard a plaintiff cry, one she recognized with excitement. But also in dismay, for the little one sounded scared. She bent down. Kit...

Mary heard a plaintiff cry, one she recognized with excitement. But also in dismay, for the little one sounded scared. She bent down. Kitty, Kitty. She called. It peeked at her. One long wet lock of hair almost hid a blue eye. The other one blinked. She reached out. The drenched long haired kitten ...