Beware the Lump

As readers may know, Imogen likes to snooze under the bedclothes – under the comforter, under the bedspread or blanket, even under the sheets. Renn is considerate and tries to step around her, not always with success, while Percival usually just trundles over her, regardless of protest. Yesterday, it was Neville’s turn.

He was walking across the bed when he stepped on the edge of the Lump. The Lump hissed and the look on Nev’s face was akin to a caveman hearing a voice from a radio’s speaker. He stared at the Lump for several seconds, then retreated, as though to ponder how to address this astounding situation. He eventually lie down again, figuring that the effort to circumvent this strange obstacle was not worth the candle.

I think this demonstrates that sometimes, a cat’s behaviour is as odd to other cats as it is to us – especially when they become the Lump.