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Opal Set Her Tea Table for One. It Didn't Stay That Way.

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Opal set the table for one: a cup of tea, a few squares of shortbread, a cloth napkin, and her nicest crocheted lace tablecloth. Somehow, it has become tea for two. Butterscotch has settled himself right on the lace in front of her, a great fluffy heap of ginger fur, his tufted ears up and his amber eyes half closed in regal contentment. Opal leans toward him over her teacup, her round glasses perched on her nose and her curly grey hair framing a delighted smile. She wears a moss-green cardigan over a cream top. A basket of folded blankets, a succulent, and a stack of books fill the sunny corner behind them.

Cats love elevated spots, and tables are a favorite for many because they offer a view of the room and put the cat right at the center of their person's attention. If you'd rather keep a cat off the table, consistency helps. Give them a nearby alternative, such as a chair with a cushion or a window perch, and reward them for using it. Cookies like shortbread are high in butter and sugar, so they're best kept for people. Hot tea is another reason to be careful, since a swishing tail can tip over a cup. Pushing hot drinks toward the middle of the table is a simple fix.

Opal doesn't seem to mind the company one bit. Some guests don't need an invitation, and Butterscotch is clearly one of them.

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