diff --git a/squinnondation/squinnondation.py b/squinnondation/squinnondation.py
index c4916bd..52457f7 100644
--- a/squinnondation/squinnondation.py
+++ b/squinnondation/squinnondation.py
@@ -544,12 +544,10 @@ class Squirrel(Hazelnut):
             if key == "KEY_MOUSE":
                 try:
                     _, x, y, _, attr = curses.getmouse()
+                    self.handle_mouse_click(y, x, attr)
+                    continue
                 except curses.error:
                     # This is not a valid click
-                    pass
-                else:
-                    self.handle_mouse_click(y, x, attr)
-                finally:
                     continue
 
             self.handle_key_pressed(key)