A certain Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds. Well, retorted the Cat, I admit I know one trick only, but that one, let me tell you, is worth a thousand of yours! What! All the Mice were much surprised that they had not thought of such a plan before. Do you think you can move the wagon by simply looking at it and whining about it? A great many persons in Rhodes had seen him do it and would prove that what he told was true. When the wind blew, the great Oak stood proudly upright with its hundred arms uplifted to the sky. From that time on, they say, she contented herself with mice and rats and had little to do with Sir Monkey.
Always stop to think whether your fun may not be the cause of another's unhappiness.