Jonathan's Last Chapter of the Day

'So Rat saved Marianne's life?' Jonathan went. 'Wow, who'd have thought that a rat could be so brave?'

'Sometimes Jonathan, the very colour of our skins and the bones in our faces lays out a certain path for all of us, that calls on other people to judge us, whether it be good or bad. But every once in a while, our nature will cause us to rise and rebel against such superficial things. Rat is a rat yes, and by the very thing that he is, people look down on him. While he can't help what he is, as you can see, he has utilized his natural running instinct to include Marianne. Twice he has saved her life. People are so hasty to judge,' Popo said.

'So Popo, is it okay to let them into our houses?' Jonathan asked.

'Don't be stupid! They'll eat all your food, leave droppings for you to skid on and spread all sorts of diseases depending on where they've been. But what I'm saying, is just because they appear to have filthy nature, it doesn't mean that beneath all that muck you won't find a diamond.'

'Oh ok,' Jonathan said thoughtfully. Then, perking up, he asked, 'So what happens in the story next Popo?'

'Hmmm....shouldn't you be going home now? It's getting late,' Popo asked him.

'I don't live far from here - it'll only take me 5 minutes to get home,' Jonathan told her. 'Just one more chapter please Popo?'

'Ok then. One more chapter and then you have to go home to your parents,' Popo relented.

'Done!' Jonathan went.