The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse One bright morning, in a peaceful countryside, a little brown mouse lived happily in his small burrow under an old oak tree. He was the Country Mouse. His home was simple, and he ate whatever nature gave him—grains, seeds, berries, and fresh fruit. Life was quiet, and he enjoyed the cool breeze, the chirping birds, and the rustling leaves. One day, his cousin, the Town Mouse, came to visit. The Town Mouse looked neat and wellgroomed, with shiny gray fur and bright, curious eyes. He walked confidently and sniffed around the Country Mouse’s burrow. “Welcome, cousin!” said the Country Mouse, offering him some grains and berries. The Town Mouse took a small bite, then wrinkled his nose. “My dear cousin,” he said, “how do you live like this? The food is plain, and the countryside is too quiet. You must visit me in the city! There, you will taste delicious cheese, sweet cakes, and fine food every day. There are...