Précis of Neighbors by Raymond Carve
...partment and provide food for Kitty. Bill went over to the Stones' apartment and examined the inside closely. He selected a can of fish flavor for Kitty and took some pills and liquor for himself. For next few days, Bill went over to the apartment, fed Kitty, did the watering, and examined the inside. One day, Bill passed by the Stones' apartment and went inside. He trapped Kitty in the bathroom and examined everything as he lay on the bed. He wondered if the Stones will ever come back. Then he dressed up with some different clothes in the closet, and later he put everything in its original position. One day after meal, Arlene Miller went over to the Stones' apartment and did not return for a long time. Bill, worrying about his wife, checked if Arlene was still there at the door. Arlene then came out, now realizing t...