Remember that cats do not need to be social creatures - unlike the
pack-orientated dog; they function happily on their own without a social
structure around them. They are unlikely to feel the 'need' for a companion
even though you would wish to have another cat around. You cannot force cats
to like each other - some will live with a newcomer easily, others will
never relate, or they may just manage to live alongside each other in an
uneasy truce - you can only try. However, if there is no competition for
food or safe sleeping places (as in most good homes) then cats will accept
each other eventually and some will even seem to form close bonds with one
another.



While it may be a matter of feline choice as to whether cats relate, how you
introduce a new cat or kitten into your home and to a resident cat or cats
can make the difference between success and failure. Once a relationship
becomes violent or very fearful and the cat feels threatened, it can be very
difficult to change the behavior patterns. Thus, careful introductions which
prevent excessive reactions and take things slowly are vital. So far from
your description of how you introduced the kitten to the cat, you have done
everything correct. Either it accepts the kitten or it doesn't. You can't
force the relationship. I hope this helps...