Just about every cat owner has likely said some variation of, "(Cat's name,) we've talked about this. I've asked you before not to bite my feet, sharpen your claws on the back door, or try to eat my food."
If Watchcat Collette spoke English, I have no doubt she'd reply, "Yes, but I never agreed to stop doing any of those things. Wasn't it my independent spirit that made you adopt me?"
