Correct. ... She likely feels that she needs to run away, instead. That you would not allow her to leave.

Please ask Miss Gwendolyn concerning it. All I know is that I feel a sense of ease, being among it.

Well... I suppose, first, I need to know how to take care of a cat...

I am uncertain why I should be punished. I responded to the notice that she had ran away-- I was unaware that she was having any issues otherwise that would have resulted in this.