And a promise is a promise, he to1d the cat. Lately, Louisa had started going out for the odd evening as well.First the phone call and the hushed conversation, then the abrupt departure. What was he supposed to think?

• “承诺就是承诺，'’他对猫说。最近，路易莎还开始隔天晚上出去。先是打电话，低声交谈，然后就匆匆地离去。他该作何想法呢?