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A Single Green Bean Hit the Floor and Shadow Noticed Immediately

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One green bean has escaped from the kitchen and now lies alone on the floorboards. A glossy black cat sits next to it with his ears pointed and his yellow-green eyes turned in a suspicious sidelong stare, as if the bean might leap away. Behind him is a bright country kitchen with a plaid cloth on the bench, a bowl of fresh bread, a few small gourds, and a table loaded with dishes waiting to be served.

Cats are natural investigators, and anything that falls to the floor becomes a test of interest. Most cats are meat eaters, so vegetables like green beans are usually of more interest as a moving object than as food. Plain, cooked green beans are generally safe for cats in small amounts, but cats do not need them, and anything with butter, onion, garlic, or heavy seasoning should stay off the floor and out of reach. A cat who gets into holiday food may get an upset stomach, so ask your vet if you are unsure.

Thanksgiving kitchens are busy, and spills are easy to miss. Check the floor for dropped food and tidy up promptly. We will call this serious inspector Shadow. He has not touched the bean yet. He is simply studying it, tail still, whiskers forward, as if he were waiting for it to explain itself. In the end, it may be the most carefully watched vegetable in the house.

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