22. A Cat and a Mouse
Cats often evoke strong emotions in people, typically leading to a clear divide between those who adore them and those who don’t. Their interactions with other animals are the subject of many sayings and superstitions, adding to their mystique.
Contrary to the English idiom “play cat-and-mouse,” which suggests toying with something before causing harm, this particular cat and mouse (or rat) pair defy expectations by being best friends. Their friendship is a rare and delightful anomaly, even more unusual than the goat-sheep duo.
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