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Once upon a time, there was a curious cat named Bernie. Bernie loved to explore new things and often found himself in unusual situations. One day, Bernie stumbled upon a group of mice who were gathered around a small hole in the wall. Bernie approached the mice, trying to elicit information about what was so interesting about that hole. The mice were hesitant at first, but Bernie's friendly demeanor eventually elicited their trust. They explained that the hole led to a stash of cheese that they had been saving for the winter. Bernie's eyes widened with excitement at the thought of all that cheese. Without hesitation, Bernie offered to help the mice retrieve their cheese. Using his sharp claws, he carefully dug away at the wall until the hole was large enough for him to squeeze through. The mice cheered as Bernie emerged from the hole, holding a big chunk of cheese in his mouth. From that day on, Bernie became a hero in the eyes of the mice. His ability to elicit their trust and help them in their time of need was a testament to his kind heart and adventurous spirit.