A Cat Party

Gus, wake up! It's time for your birthday party!

Mmmph. (Readjust to a new sleeping position.)

Gus! Really- you need to wake up!

(Opens one eye.) I'm sleeping, woman.

 Alright. I can tell you'll keep bothering me unless I wake up.

 Look Gussie! Here's a birthday treat for you!
What on earth is that. I think it's on fire. What is that un-earthly singing?

 I want nothing to do with this party business.

 Wait a minute- this flaming contraption smells like fish. I love fish.

 Alrightly then! I will eat this- as long as you feed me off the burning stick.

 Or I'll eat it off the ground. I'm delirious with deliciousness.

 Now, rub my belly. It will help me digest.

 I will lick my face for the next 3 hours.

 This birthday thing was an acceptable activity after all!