The gods were once disputing whether it was possible for a living being to change its nature. Jupiter said "Yes," but Venus said "No." So, to try the question, Jupiter turned a Cat into a Maiden, and gave her to a young man for a wife. The wedding was duly performed and the young couple sat down to the wedding-feast. "See," said Jupiter, to Venus, "how becomingly she behaves. Who could tell that yesterday she was but a Cat? Surely her nature is changed?"
众神曾经争论过一个活着的人是否有可能改变它的本性。朱庇特说“是的”，但维纳斯女神说“不”。所以，为了回答这个问题，朱庇特把一只猫变成了一个少女，并把它交给一个年轻人做妻子。婚礼如期举行，这对年轻夫妇坐下来参加婚宴。看，”朱庇特说，金星，”她表现得如此得体。谁能说昨天她只不过是只猫？她的本性一定改变了吗？
"Wait a minute," replied Venus, and let loose a mouse into the room. No sooner did the bride see this than she jumped up from her seat and tried to pounce upon the mouse. "Ah, you see," said Venus, "Nature will win out."
“等一下，”维纳斯回答，把一只老鼠放进房间里。新娘一看到这个，就从座位上跳起来，试图扑向那只老鼠。“啊，你看，”维纳斯女神说，“自然规律。