Window tax

In 1696 they introduced a window tax. People began to brick up their windows. It was dark indoors. Bats became popular household pets.

Soon people realised that a bat could be more than just a companion. Bats could do anything. Their cooking was outstanding. They knew how to embroider cushions. They answered the door. Hello, said the window tax man.

No windows here, the bat said. I'm a bat.

Where's the homeowner?

I'm the homeowner.

Eventually the bats owned every house in town. They developed a mighty civilisation. The last of the windows were sealed over and the authorities gave up on the window tax. The bats came and went.

Squee squee squee.

I'll see you later dear.

Squee squee.

Welcome home.