- Kat! Did you get to the phone in time? Who was it?
- Probably a wrong number.
- Did they say anything?
- Yeah, but she sounded strange and just hung up before I could ask.
- Was she a stranger?
- No, she spoke perfect English.
- Did she ask for someone?
- No, I told you. She said something and then just hung up.
- Just like that? What did she want?
- Give me a minute. I need to take this out of the oven.
- Let me help you.
- Thank you. My back really hurts.
- You shouldn't bake... the baby is about to be born.
- Oh, by that logic, then I shouldn't run to get the phone either!
- Was it your mom? You always get moody when she calls.
- It was a woman, but not my mom. I could clearly hear her breathing, as if she were hesitating, and then she said, "When the cat leaves, the mice dance." Does that mean anything to you ? It sounded...odd.
- Come on, Kat. What nonsense. Do you want me to cut open the scones?
- Not now. Let's wait for them to cool down first. Don't you have any idea what "the cat-and- mice" thing could mean?
- I don't know. Probably the call was for a pet shop. I gotta go. I'll see you tonight.
- But, you haven't touched your breakfast!
- Don't worry! I'll eat something at work! Bye!
- Bye... and try to not trip over your nose...
NOTE: In this context, I imagine "When the cat leaves, the mice dance" I imagine a man having an affair with a woman, and the woman who was having the affair wanted to cruelly taunt another woman. . . was that the idea?
@T-Newfields Absolutely. You nailed it!