The Cat's Boots
Once upon a time, in a monarchical land, there lived a miller and his three sons. When the miller passed away, his assets (a mill, a donkey and a cat) were divided between his sons by a system of chance. It just so happened that the youngest son received the short straw, meaning that he only inherited a cat. This caused him some distress.
As he was pondering miserably, he said aloud to himself, "What shall I do? My brothers are fortunate, they can work together to earn their income but what can I do with a cat? If I eat him, I will soon grow hungry again and will surely die of starvation."
Upon hearing this, the cat stood on his hind legs and said, "Just because I am a cat, it does not mean that I have no value other than being your dinner. I have some skills and if you give me a chance, I will help you succeed. All you have to do is provide me with a sack and a pair of boots."
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