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Who will Bell the Cat? / The Mice and the Cat(Story Writing)

Complete the given story following the clue

There was an old house in a village. A number of mice lived in that house. They were doing a lot of mischief there. The master of the house was very annoyed and made a plan ....          [DB'09; CtgB10]

Ans.     Who will Bell the Cat?

There was an old house in a village. A number of mice lived in that house. They were doing a lot of mischief there.


The master of the house was very annoyed with the rats infesting his home and decided to devise a plan to get rid of them. He brought in a cat to drive the rats away. With the cat now in the house, the rats lost their comfortable living conditions and lived in constant fear for their lives as the cat frequently and suddenly killed them.

Desperate to save themselves, all the mice decided to hold a conference. They gathered in a secret place to discuss their predicament and come up with a solution. Many of the mice proposed various ideas to solve the problem, but none seemed practical. As the conference dragged on without any resolution, frustration grew among the attendees.

Towards the end of the meeting, a young and enthusiastic rat stood up energetically and said, "I have an idea! Why don't we tie a bell around the cat's neck? This way, we can hear it approaching and have enough time to escape." The proposal was met with a wave of excitement. All the mice clapped merrily, seconding the young rat's suggestion.

Just as the atmosphere in the room was turning hopeful, an old and wise mouse slowly rose and addressed the gathering. "The young rat's proposal is indeed good," he said. "It would certainly help us if we could hear the cat coming. But there is one crucial question we must answer: who will bell the cat?"

At this question, the room fell silent. The excitement drained from their faces as they realized the danger involved in executing the plan. No one volunteered for the risky task. The gravity of the situation became apparent, and the earlier enthusiasm vanished. There was a pin-drop silence in the conference hall as the mice pondered the old mouse's question.

Without a viable solution, the meeting ended in despair. The mice realized that they had no way to bell the cat and ensure their safety. Ultimately, they decided that the only way to survive was to leave the house altogether. They migrated to a safer place, abandoning their former home to the cat and the master of the house.



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Title: The Mice and the Cat

There was an old house in a village where a number of mice lived. They were causing a lot of mischief, gnawing at the furniture, stealing food, and scurrying around noisily at night. The master of the house, an elderly man named Harold, was very annoyed by their antics. Determined to restore peace and order to his home, he made a plan.

Harold decided to get a cat to take care of the mouse problem. He visited a nearby farm and brought home a young, agile cat named Whiskers. As soon as Whiskers entered the house, the mice sensed danger and retreated to their hiding places.

For the first few days, Whiskers roamed the house, exploring every nook and cranny. The mice watched her cautiously from their holes, whispering to one another in fear.

"What are we going to do?" squeaked one of the mice. "That cat will surely catch us if we venture out."

"We need to come up with a plan," said another mouse. "We can't stay hidden forever."

After much discussion, the mice decided to call a meeting to find a solution. They gathered in a hidden corner of the house where Whiskers couldn't reach them. The eldest mouse, a wise and respected leader named Greyfur, spoke first.

"We must find a way to know when the cat is coming," Greyfur said. "If we can hear her approach, we can escape in time."

A young mouse named Squeaky had an idea. "Let's put a bell around the cat's neck! That way, we'll hear her every move."

The mice cheered at Squeaky's suggestion. It seemed like the perfect solution. They quickly found a small bell and attached it to a ribbon. However, as they stood around the bell, another problem arose.

"Who will bell the cat?" asked Greyfur, his voice trembling with apprehension.

The room fell silent. Every mouse looked at one another, hoping someone else would volunteer. But no one was brave enough to approach Whiskers.

Finally, Greyfur sighed. "It's a good plan, but it's useless if no one has the courage to execute it."

As the mice continued to debate, Whiskers, unaware of their scheming, continued her patrols. Eventually, the mice realized that living in constant fear was not a sustainable way of life. They needed to find a new home.

One by one, the mice began to leave the old house, finding safer places to live where there were no cats. Harold, noticing the diminishing number of mice, was pleased with Whiskers' presence.

In time, the house was free of mice, and peace was restored. Whiskers enjoyed her new home, and Harold was grateful for her companionship and the tranquility she brought.

Moral of the Story: It's easy to propose impossible solutions to a problem, but practical and courageous actions are what truly make a difference.


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