Kansas?? What is a "Kansas"?

"A" Okay, so what did mom bring home NOW??? And why is it called Kansas??
"D" I think its another C-A-T.......
"A" Oh, like Cricket?
"D" Yeal, I think so.....she was telling dad its called Kansas by the ladies at work cause it came to Texas in a boat.
"A" What?? What ARE you talking about. Sounds like you are talking nonsense girl.
"D" The story is.....the friend at work was on vacation in Kansas, with their boat. Got all the way home and heard a kitten for two days before they found out it was IN the back of the boat!!
"A" No way! No way!
"D" Yelp.....and you know mom....she loves helping with critters....and her favorite cats are Siamese and black cats......so, she brought it home to take care for awhile.
"A" Ohhhhhh...well, I wonder if I can get a chance to sip some of that milk?? Smells good.
"D" Oh Arrt! All you ever do is think about eating and chewing on things.
"A" Yes, yes maybe I do like eating......So, what's your point?