Five Smiling Fish

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Nature Studies (in an apartment)

Today we will follow the wild Clyde in his natural habitat. We find the specimen asleep in his tower. This breed prefers high places and sleeping upon carpeted or blanketed surfaces. We must creep up carefully for fear of-

Oh no! We’ve startled the beast. He keeps rubbing his head against my head. Oh the humanity! Stay back, camera man! It’s too dangerous!

This act of physical contact has attracted another creature, the timid Chester. Now although the Chester tends to hide instead of laying in plain sight like the Clyde, a Chester can easily be spotted by the long, orange tail usually left exposed.

The Chester has release his battle cry, a high-pitched meow, a truly pitiful sound. Back! Get back everyone! There’ s not telling how the Clyde will react. The Chester has attempted to climb the tower and the Clyde has given him a warning swipe near his nose. Still, the Chester cries.

And the Clyde tries to escape. He had leapt from the tower and we can see him run through the living room with the Chester close behind him. There is a mighty chase to be had! This is so exciting to catch on film! Look at the beauty of those furry blurs as they-

Aaaaaaand they just noticed a bowl of food and gave up to eat. Oh well.