However, it appeared that the crafty animal had been alarmed at my previous violence and it was smart enough not to appear while I was in a destructive mood.
It is impossible to describe, or to imagine, the deep, blissful sense of relief which blossomed in my heart at the absence of the hated creature.
It did not appear on my chest as usual during the night – and therefore, for one night at least, since the cat had first come to this house, I slept soundly and peacefully.
Yes, even with the burden of murder upon my soul. !