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Mr. Tom jumped down and ran to her, rubbing himself against her legs.
"Who are you and why are you holding my cat?' she asked.
"Hold on there darlin," I looked back at her, " Mr. Tom and I are old friends. I'm looking for Little Smokie, I'm Pappa Bear."
She dropped her shoulders slightly. "Sorry.." she started, but I cut her off.
"I have not met your acquaintance yet, but I can tell you live here, tell me is Little Smokie out of town?"