it is remarkable that a creature could be that dear in every way

Nicky is a sweet, sweet heart. He needed an impromptu bath after our afternoon walk, and though he loathes baths and was not enjoying this one, he knew it was due, and put up with it. He spent ten minutes or so after his bath just rolling around the rugs, shaking his fur, and kicking his legs trying to get dry. When he was done, he posed for me. Aww.