‘Go to the cupboard and get me my biscuits NOW!’ I stare deep into her eyes and wordlessly issue my comand. She reaches toward me and I am the recipient of a gentle kiss on the head.

mmm I try harder, summon my inner powers, with a soft wrinkling round my eyes I start to project my wishes.

She smiles, hesitates and gives in. I knew she would but still she took her time over it and I will get my sweet revenge - perhaps a little headless rodent on her pillow.

But not now, belly full I’m ready for a siesta and up on to the sofa I go to purr and laze until supper time.