I married when 1 was young and my wife liked animals too.We had birds，gold-fish，a dog，rabbits，a small monkey，and a cat.This cat was quite large，beautiful，completely black and extremely intelligent.In fact，my wife sometimes said that our cat was probably a witch 1 in disguise 2.She was not really serious about this，and I mention it now only because by chance 3 I remember it.Pluto-this was the cat’s name-was my favorite pet and playmate 4.He followed me everywhere. Unfortunately，I became a victim of alcoh01.I drank more and more.Of course，my personality changed.I became moody 5 and irritable with my wife and pets.At the beginning，though，I respected Pluto and never hurt him.But one night I returned home very intoxicated 6.I thought that Pluto was avoiding me.I held him violently and in his fright the cat bit my hand.I became furious.1 was possessed by a demon 7.I caught the cat again.Then I took a pocket-knife from my pocket，opened it and cut out his eye！I blush 8，I burn while I now write these facts.The next day I felt horror for my action，but I continued to drink，and wine made me forget the horrible thing I had done.
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