I stare past her at the inspirational kitten posters. There's one of a soaking-wet kitten climbing out of a toilet with the caption "it could be worse!"" Just tell me whatever it is you're thinking," Mrs. Paulsen says. "Whatever is going through your mind right now."" I hope they didn't actually drop a cat in the toilet to get that picture," I choke out. "... Pardon?"" Nothing. Sorry.

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