
The Clever Mouse and the Lazy Cat
By Ashish Pal

22 Jun, 2024

The mouse was nimble and quick, always on the lookout for danger. On the contrary, the cat was lethargic, preferring to spend her days napping under the warm sun.

One day, the cat decided to trap the mouse. She thought, 'If I could catch that mouse, it would be such a treat and my hunger would be satisfied.'

The cat laid a trap for the mouse, placing a small piece of cheese in it. She then hid and watched, hoping the mouse would fall for it.

The mouse, who was very hungry, noticed the cheese. But he was also very cautious and thought, 'How did this cheese get here? There must be a trap.'

The mouse looked around and saw the trap. He quickly devised a plan.

The mouse went near the trap and tugged the cheese lightly. He managed to pull the cheese out without setting off the trap.

The cat was shocked to see the mouse take the cheese and run away. She had underestimated the mouse's intelligence.

The cat realized that she needed to be more clever if she wanted to catch the mouse. And the mouse, on the other hand, was elated to have outsmarted the cat.

The cat decided to come up with a new plan. She knew she couldn't underestimate the mouse anymore.

The mouse, with his stomach full, was pleased with himself. He knew he had to stay alert for the cat's next plan.

Meanwhile, the mouse returned to his hole, feeling victorious. He had not only managed to get some food but also avoided the cat's trap.

From that day, the mouse became even more alert, always ready for the cat's new plans, while the cat learned the importance of being clever and alert.