Lily was just putting the finishing touches on Allen’s bedroom. Allen and Clive had gone into town earlier, and she wanted to be done before Allen returned. She had wanted to surprise him by getting it ready for him. He belonged back in his old room.
She had washed and cleaned everything. She had had a little help, which was why it took a little longer than she expected. When she had gone out to the barn early this morning she had heard a little meowing sound coming from behind the chicken coup. She had found a little kitten about six weeks old shivering in the cold.
Unable to resist, she had scooped the little kitten up into her arms and carried him in with her. She had bathed him and snuggled him close into her jacket. Later she brought him upstairs with her and closed the door to Alle
