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A Lace Tablecloth, Warm Tea and a Siamese Who Took Her Seat

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Tea time at Ruth's house is a proper affair, lace tablecloth and all. The table holds a china cup, a small teapot, a plate of cookies with a few crumbs left behind and a dish of bright red jam. Misty has taken the seat of honor, her fluffy cream and gray coat spread across the lace and her sapphire eyes gazing past the camera. Grandma Ruth beams at her, one hand resting on the cat's soft shoulder. A knitting basket, a stack of books and a folded towel on a chair complete the cozy kitchen.

Tea parties are a gentle way to spend time with a pet, but a few things on the table are worth watching. Many sweets, including chocolate and anything containing raisins or xylitol, are harmful to pets, and cookies are best kept out of reach. Plain water is the safest drink to share. Long-haired cats such as this one also benefit from regular brushing to prevent tangles and cut down on hairballs, and a quiet tea hour makes a pleasant time to groom. Siamese-type cats tend to bond closely with their people and often enjoy being near the center of the action, so an invitation to the table is probably the highlight of her day.

Ruth hasn't touched her tea in several minutes, because the guest of honor is too charming. The jam sits untouched, the cookies are patient and the afternoon drifts along. If manners count for anything, Misty has them in spades. She sits upright, blinks slowly and lets the human do all the talking.

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