Short Fiction · Character
Johnny Town-Mouse
A urbane town mouse who visits the country, finds it too quiet, and returns to his hamper and his dangers.
supporting
Also known as Johnny Town, Johnny Town-mouse, Johnny, The Mouse
First appearance: The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
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The mouse that teases Miss Moppet and escapes.
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Johnny Town-Mouse is the sophisticated cousin who arrives in the countryside full of news about seaside holidays, spring cleaning, and a canary killed by the cat. He samples rural life with polite skepticism, declaring…
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