ABSTRACT
His friend made no response but slowly took off his hat and set it on the table, lifting the handkerchief out of the way. The mouse, now that it was free, slowly made its way upward and then poked its snout out over the brim of the hat. The instant the cat caught the scent of the mouse and saw its little muzzle come into view, it leapt, sending the candles, plates and everything else up into the air, and chased after the mouse into the kitchen.
