Dearest Dudley, you are absolutely stunning! What a beautiful Parrotlet you are! (I'd never heard of those before, but I would never have mistaken you for a parakeet! What a lovely introduction to them you are for me!) You are simply gorgeous, with those bright blue and green feathers and that sweet face with the cute beak and those lovely dark eyes.
And you have quite the delightful personality, too! As your dear Lindsey says, you're very smart and you have a very large vocabulary. You say things like "give me kiss," "where is the kids," "Mitchel," and of course "Lindsey." You also do tricks, including climbing up and down ladders. You're a very special part of the family, like a brother to Lindsey, just a small, colorful one! You all love each other very much, don't you. What a wonderful love-filled home you share!
Congratulations, darling Dudley, on being chosen Pet of the Day! We hope you and dear Lindsey and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and all your favorite games and treats
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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