“The cat will keep his side of the bargain. He will kill mice, and he will be kind to babies when he is in the house, just so long as they do not pull his tail too hard. But when he has done that, and between times, and when the moon gets up and night comes, he is the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to him. Then he goes out to the Wet Wild Woods or up on the Wet Wild trees or on the Wet Wild roofs, waving his wild tail and walking by his wild lone.”
Quote by Rudyard Kipling
Work
Just So Stories and the Jungle Book
This book includes a variety of tales that explore the origins of various animals and phenomena through whimsical narratives. It also features 'The Jungle Book,' a novel that follows the journey of a young boy named Mowgli among the animals of the Indian jungle. more
Author
Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling was a British poet, short-story writer, and novelist, known for his works reflecting British imperialism and his experiences in India. His most famous works include 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'. more
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