`` and i do n't have any opportunity to give presents either . `` i let you win , '' she says , an old joke of ours . i 'd never known a cat that did n't believe he had the right to eat any food his or ours whenever he felt like it . the past few weeks have taken something from him . we sincerely hope it wont become necessary again . they were obviously on their best behavior , but why , the question of the moment , remained . are these things so evil as they seemed ? 