Sage was not aware of the (alledged) reputation of the small child Limpit, so engaged her assistance in retreiving the ornaments from the rafters to place on the tree. The jello-daubed harness wasn't needed, and was left dangling near the wall out of sight.

Sorry about no more squid--the last one refused to practice self-immolation and scuttled off to sea. You'll have to do with hot dogs instead.

Jacqui.c, did you check under that chair before you sat down? I think there were a couple of eeeewwwwwwww! you'd better clean your shoes before you try to put them on again. It has been confirmed, there are ducks beneath your chair.

"Thisbe, what is Rapaire doing with that coffee?! He might ruin that leather thing." Winks and says under her breath in the Mudcat secret language:

Considering the possibilities of images, from handbags to thongs and far beyond, my choice was quite moderate!