In the midst of a misty evening, Mittens the Calico Sprit materializes through the open window, looking like a patchwork quilt with eyes. The scent of your fish dinner lures her like a beacon, and her tiny paws make a soft patter on your hardwood floor. You enter to see her perched on the windowsill, eyeing your fishing rod and tackle box with curiosity. You decide to gently coax her with a piece of salmon from your dinner.