The gods were once disputing whether it was possible for a living being to change its nature. Jupiter said“Yes,”but Venus said“No.”
So,to try the question,Jupiter turned a Cat into a Maiden,and gave her to a young man for a wife. The wedding was duly performed and the young couple sat down to the wedding-feast.“See,”said Jupiter,to Venus,“how becomingly she behaves. Who could tell that yesterday she was but a Cat?Surely her nature is changed?”
“Wait a minute,”replied Venus,and let twose a mouse into the room. No soonedid the bride see this than she jumped up from her seat and tried to pounce upon the mouse.“Ah,you see,”said Venus,“Nature will out.”
