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The Cat-Maiden
The Cat-Maiden
The gods were once disputing whether it was possible for a living being
to change its nature. Jupiter said "Yes," but Venus said "No." So, to try the
question, Jupiter turned a Cat into a Maiden, and gave her to a young man for
a wife. The wedding was duly performed and the young couple sat down to the
wedding feast. "See," said Jupiter, to Venus, "how becomingly she behaves.
Who could tell that yesterday she was but a Cat? Surely her nature is
changed?"
"Wait a minute," replied Venus, and let loose a mouse into the room. No
sooner did the bride see this than she jumped up from her seat and tried to
pounce upon the mouse. "Ah, you see," said Venus,
"Nature Will Out."
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