The Mice In Council A. All the mice thought this was an excellent idea. B. They talked about lots of plans but none of them seemed like they would work. C. However, an older mouse got up and spoke, "This is a really good idea but who is going to tie the bell around the cat's neck?" D. One day a group of mice decided to call a meeting to see what they could do about the cat which was always trying to catch them. E. At last, a young mouse got up and said that a bell should be hung around the cat's neck so all the mice would be able to hear when he was coming closer.