
Would you believe it if I told you that a cat wanted to make friends with a mouse? The mouse did not believe it either, but it is true.'I'm very fond of you, little whiskers,' said the cat.'Why?' asked the mouse. 'Do you want to eat me?''Good heavens, no!' exclaimed the cat. 'I only want to be friendly.''I don't trust you,' said the mouse.'Oh, come now,' replied the cat. 'I'm lonely and so are you. Winter is coming on. It will be dark and cold. If we live together we can keep each other company and help each other to find food.''I know who will be the food!' said the mouse.'Nonsense,' said th