

July 18, 1997
Dear Diary,
I've just heard the most distressing thing -the Oscat has been found. And I'm not the one who found it. All those samoleons out the window. Believe it or not it was in AJ's garden all the time, disguised as a bird feeder!But I'm not one to cry into my kibbles over a slight setback. Let's see, there's an answer somewhere! That silly Billy Bub Chester has asked me if I would like to work as secretary to the The Kassel Kopz. He's only interested in my coffee-brewing abilities I'm sure. Under normal circumstances I would turn him down ...but....
I'll wear my best "dress-for-success" suit and charm the beejeebers out of him. And what my green eyes don't procure, maybe an extra serving of cafe au lait ala catnip, and salmon jelly donuts will. I may not have discovered the Oscat, but who knows what I can find out about the Kassle goings-on! I could be the Madame Pompador of the Purrlice! The real power behind the force!! And then there's the Knighting Ceremony I've been invited to. I have to attend as the Prince of Wails' date. (Queen Bitsy is still in the Victorian age, I tell you. A woman without a tom is like a mouse without an airplane.) I'll wear my flashiest emeralds (a little bauble from a noblecat who shall remain nameless to protect his and Queen Bitsy's reputation) and my latest gown from CatDior designs. The train? Well yes, only a cat with Royal blood can handle a train properly. (Queen Bitsy had better be careful not to wear something that would trip her up!) At any rate, I'll keep my ears open and see if I can learn more there!
Oh well, it's not as if this caper hasn't had some compensations. I'm so glad those silly purrlice finally figured out dear Katt is not Otto. (Dear Katt is vastly relieved too!) Poor darling spent several days in custody of the Kopz. It's a wonder he kept his sanity! Drat that phone!

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