24 MARCH 2007, Page 24

League of cat and mice

Sir: It would appear that the relationship between cats and mice is more symbiotic than Paul Johnson suggests (And another thing, 17 March). We never had mice until we got our cat. He brings them in through the catflap alive and undamaged. They are then released by the cat for a merry chase around the furniture, my wife and myself until they find safe refuge. Then they take up residence, once in the washing machine, but mostly in the cupboard containing the dried catfood, where they live in comfort. Once established, they are totally ignored by the cat.

David Mitchell

Bromelys, Llangors, Brecon