“‘I believe so,’ replied the Mouse.
“‘How can the Cat catch you?’
“The Mouse hid in the grass. Mr. Rabbit asked the Cat, ‘Are you very strong?’
“‘Yes, indeed,’ replied the Cat.
“‘How can the Dog chase you?’
“The Cat began to wash her face. Then Mr. Rabbit said to the Dog, ‘Are you very strong?’
“‘I certainly am,’ replied the Dog.
“‘Then why does the Stick scare you?’
“The Dog began to scratch the fleas off his neck, and Mr. Rabbit said to the Stick, ‘Are you very strong?’
“‘Everybody says so.’