Cats Have 9 Lives,
but Mine Has 8

One day, I was talking with my dad, and Marle was outside on our deck. It was dark, and Marle was looking through the slats of wood. She started walking away, when, all of a sudden she turned, ran, and jumped! Right between the slats, I saw her go. Then with a sickening THUD! Marle hit the ground. I didn't have any shoes on so my dad ran down the steps. She was okay, and I'm pretty sure she won't do it again (I hope). Good thing cats have 9 lives!