If I called her she would pretend not to hear, but would come a few moments later when it could appear that she had thought of doing so first. – Arthur Weigall
Although all cat games have their rules and rituals, these vary with the individual player. The cat, of course, never breaks a rule. If it does not follow precedent, that simply means it has created a new rule and it is up to you to learn it quickly if you want the game to continue. – Sidney Denham