QUOTE : I CAN’T ABIDE CLUTTER,” TOM said. “That includes long dusty curtains, and china figurines, and those little tablemats with holes in them—”<br /><br />“Doilies?”<br /><br />“Yes, those. And fringe trimming. I hate fringe.”<br /><br />Cassandra blinked as she saw him write, 7D: No doilies or fringe.<br /><br />“Wait,” she said. “No fringe at all? Not even on lampshades? Or pillows?”<br /><br />“Especially not pillows.”<br /><br />Cassandra rested her crossed arms on the table and gave him a mildly exasperated glance. “Was there an accident involving fringe? Why do you hate it?”<br /><br />“It’s ugly and waggly. It dangles like caterpillar legs.”<br /><br />Her brows lowered. “I reserve the right to wear fringe trim on my hats or clothing. It happens to be fashionable this year.”<br /><br />“Can we exclude it from nightwear and robes? I’d rather not have it touching me.” Faced with her baffled annoyance, Tom looked down at the paper somewhat sheepishly. “Some quirks can’t be overcome.