THE CAT AND THE BIRDS

A CAT heard that the Birds in an aviary were ailing. So he got himself up as a doctor, and, taking with him a set of the instruments proper to his profession, presented himself at the door, and inquired after the health of the Birds. “ We shall do very well,” they replied, without letting him in, “ when we’ve seen the last of you.”

A villain may disguise himself, but he
will not deceive the wise.