The Rabbit, The Weasel, And The Cat

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  "summary": "\"The Rabbit, The Weasel, And The Cat\" is a short Aesop fable about what happens when trust is placed in the wrong hands. When a Rabbit returns home to find a Weasel has moved in uninvited, the two become locked in a heated dispute over who has the right to stay. A seemingly wise old Cat steps in, offering to mediate — but her request to hear both sides up close hides a far more sinister intention. The fable delivers a sharp warning about seeking justice from those with their own interests at heart.",
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    "A Rabbit left his home one day for a dinner of clover. But he forgot to latch the door of his house and while he was gone a Weasel walked in and calmly made himself at home. When the Rabbit returned, there was the Weasel’s nose sticking out of the Rabbit’s own doorway, sniffing the fine air.",
    "The Rabbit was quite angry—for a Rabbit—, and requested the Weasel to move out. But the Weasel was perfectly content. He was settled down for good.",
    "A wise old Cat heard the dispute and offered to settle it.",
    "“Come close to me,” said the Cat, “I am very deaf. Put your mouths close to my ears while you tell me the facts.”",
    "The unsuspecting pair did as they were told and in an instant the Cat had them both under her claws. No one could deny that the dispute had been definitely settled."
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