The Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat

"The Rabbit, the Weasel, and the Cat" is a tale from Aesop's fables that teaches about the consequences of deception and greed. It tells the story of a rabbit, a weasel, and a cat who are all vying for the same home. Their inability to settle the dispute honestly leads them to the cat, who misleads them with false promises. The fable showcases that dishonesty and greed often lead to one's downfall.

• Children

								
A Rabbit left his home one day for a dinner of clover. But he
forgot to latch the door of his house and while he was gone a
Weasel walked in and calmly made himself at home. When the Rabbit
returned, there was the Weasel's nose sticking out of the
Rabbit's own doorway, sniffing the fine air.

The Rabbit was quite angry--for a Rabbit--, and requested the
Weasel to move out. But the Weasel was perfectly content. He was
settled down for good.


A wise old Cat heard the dispute and offered to settle it.

"Come close to me," said the Cat, "I am very deaf. Put your
mouths close to my ears while you tell me the facts."

The unsuspecting pair did as they were told and in an instant the
Cat had them both under her claws. No one could deny that the
dispute had been definitely settled.

The strong are apt to settle questions to their own advantage.
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