The Big Sook

My Dear Princess and Dear Fellows,

Caro calls Jasper "a big sook". I am not sure if this is the correct usage of the Scottish word. But I know what Caro means when she says it.

She means he is clingy, affectionate and in need of reassurance. This is true. Especially with me. He seems to have been disturbed by my disappearance yesterday and has been following me around ever since.

Here he is under my couch-duvet*. He had been sleeping between my legs but he either got too hot, or I farted. So he escaped onto the floor, but took care to stay under the duvet.

As I write this, he's at my feet again. And it makes my heart warm. There is nothing like being loved by a little animal.

S.

* It's a bit cold lately.