A hedgehog and a cat meet on a narrow road. The cat lets go, but lets out a sinister meow, because the hedgehog's spines have fulfilled their purpose. The cat looks pointedly at the hedgehog, the hedgehog laughs with satisfaction and suddenly an idea comes to him:
– Listen, dear Cat (he emphasizes the last word, with sarcasm), I say it would be interesting to be my guinea pig (the cat squirms)...hi-hi! without any hint of irony...cats can also fulfill this magnificent role in the progress of humans...you know, those baits that feed us sparrows and apples...So...I, instead, will be your spectator. A greedy spectator…
The cat thinks twice and, although the hedgehog's offer winks at him, something doesn't sound right. Sincerity is not a characteristic of the hedgehog...except when you catch him off guard and he forgets to soften his spines...(let's say)
– Spectator of my guinea pig condition? Matza asked, twisting her nose.
– Spectator of your manifestations in general, answered the hedgehog, looking at her almost gently.
– Well, then you are twice won. The more shows you do, the more notes you take and put in your file.
– I understood that you have to train for the championship of sharpening gherutze in the back of the armchair and red fringes at the table. A mere spectator would be of no use to you. But you can't beat me. And-then...who else understands your quirks like me?!...I'll give you the reply, on top of that...so you're twice won (at least!), said the hedgehog, as a last argument, taking the cat from the middle and carrying it towards the stage (respectively the dining table “dissection”).