“Miaow miaow miaow miaow.” Said the cat.

“I don’t know what you want!” Replied David.

“Miaow miaow miaow miaow.” The cat repeated.

“What do you want?!” Said David. This charade had been dragging on for an hour now, and he was still no closer to working out what the cat wanted.

“MIAOW MIAOW MIAAAAAAAOOOOOOOW!” Shouted the cat, more urgently.

“WHAT DO YOU WANT?!” Shouted David, angrily. Then his fried eggs burst into flames.

“Oh, I see.” Said David, sheepishly.