The Bat and the Weasels

THE BAT AND THE WEASELS

A Bat fell to the ground and was caught by a Weasel. The Weasel was just about to kill and eat him when the Bat begged to be let go. The Weasel said he couldn't do that. He was an enemy of all birds, no matter what. "Oh, but," said the Bat, "I'm not a bird at all. I'm a mouse!" "So you are," said the Weasel, taking a good look. And he let the Bat go.

Not long after, the very same thing happened again. The Bat was caught by a different Weasel. Just like before, he begged for his life. "No," said the Weasel, "I never let a mouse go. Not ever." "But I'm not a mouse," said the Bat. "I'm a bird!" "Why, so you are," said the Weasel. And he let the Bat go too.

Before you make up your mind, it's a good idea to look around and see what's going on first.