 Derek was not originally fond of cats and was introduced to Monty, a ginger tom kitten, which was given to Jeannie at the Savoy.Derek told their housekeeper it should live in the kitchen, but Monty eventually ended up sleeping on their bed.Monty (named after General Montgomery) moved with Derek and Jeannie to Minack where he leapt across the small stream that crosses the path to the cottage.