BY the end of the second day he was conveying the impression that he was the real owner of the apartment, and that it was due to his good nature that Elizabeth was allowed the run of the place.
Like most of his species, he was an autocrat. He waited a day to ascertain which was Elizabeth’s favourite chair, then appropriated it for his own.
If Elizabeth closed a door while he was in a room, he wanted it opened so that he might go out; if she closed it while he was outside, he wanted it opened so that he might come in; if she left it open, he fussed about the draught.
But the best of us have our faults, and Elizabeth adored him in spite of his.
Précis
Lonely writer Elizabeth hoped that the arrival of a stray cat she called Joseph would inspire her. Of course, there was a price to pay. He took over her favourite chair, he fussed about draughts. But she loved him no less for all that. (44 / 60 words)