The Cat Who Lost His Purr

Max is a black cat. Max lives in a small house. Max has a soft bed. Max has a red bowl. Max is a happy cat.

Every morning, Max sits on the rug. The sun shines on his fur. Max feels warm. Max opens his mouth. He makes a sound. "Purr, purr, purr."

One morning, Max wakes up. The sun shines. The rug is warm. Max sits down. He opens his mouth. No sound comes out.

Max tries again. "Purr?" Nothing.

Max is sad. Cats must purr.

Max walks to the kitchen. His human, Sam, is drinking tea. Max rubs against Sam's leg. Max opens his mouth. "Purr?"

Sam looks down. "What is wrong, Max?"

Max sits by his bowl. Sam gives him milk. Max drinks the milk. It is sweet and cold. Max licks his face. He opens his mouth. "Purr?" Still no sound.

Max walks to the window. A bird sits on the branch. The bird sings. "Chirp, chirp." Max watches the bird. Max wags his tail. Max feels good.

Max sits in the sunshine. He closes his eyes. He takes a deep breath. He opens his mouth.

"Purr."

It is soft.

Max tries again. "Purr, purr."

It gets louder. Max is happy. His purr is back.

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