For my Milliecat

My cat Millie's been really ill for a number of months and it can't have been much of a life for her lately. She's been with me since I was about 8 and she was a lovely, inexorably friendly little cat, not shy of anyone and always around to say hello. The things I will remember about her most are the tinkle of her bell, the weird noises she made and her general cuddliness. She slipped away last night, my parents were with her, and although I am a very sad bean indeed, I feel relieved that she's not having to struggle anymore.

Bye for now, my much-loved Milliecat.