The Mouse and Ram
The Mouse got into the Ram’s pantry. Coming here day after day she put on weight and her hair became silky and rich.
Once, though, the Ram caught her unexpectedly.
"Why are you here?" He asked her severely.
"O my brother," the Mouse said cunningly, "I was upset by not being able to help you."
"But what’s my misfortune?" The Ram was surprised.
"You are saving up hopes for the future in your pantry, though the contentment of such tiny creature as I am may cease so suddenly."
"Well, if you are not able to help me," the Ram uttered reasonably, "then you are to leave my pantry now."