My foolishness? Don't be ridiculous. Give it a week and then we'll see who's foolish.

[If he's even remotely surprised by the outburst, he doesn't show it and instead circles back around to get another running start at the tree.]

Admit it, you're impressed with how well I'm doing. One month and I've already almost mastered this whole cat thing. Your little tree climbing act is the last thing I have to perfect.

[None of this is true.]