Sure, here’s a humorous short story in English:
The Cat’s New Job
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village, there lived a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was no ordinary cat; he had a knack for getting into mischief. One sunny morning, the village postman, Mr. Thompson, found himself in quite a pickle.
Mr. Thompson had a new job: delivering mail to every house in the village. But he had a problem. His horse, Horsie, had suddenly developed a fear of crossing bridges. This meant that Mr. Thompson had to deliver the mail on foot, and it was a long way to the farthest house.
As Mr. Thompson was walking, he noticed Whiskers lounging under a tree. “Whiskers,” he said, “I need your help. I can’t deliver the mail on time if I have to walk across all these bridges.”
Whiskers, with a twinkle in his eye, replied, “I can help you, Mr. Thompson. But you have to give me a job.”
“Alright,” said Mr. Thompson, “what do you want to do?”
“I want to be the mailman’s assistant,” Whiskers purred. “I’ll carry the mail bags and keep you company on your deliveries.”
Mr. Thompson chuckled. “Alright, Whiskers, but you better be quick. I have a lot of mail to deliver.”
So, Whiskers put on a little hat and a makeshift satchel, and off they went. Whiskers was a natural at the job. He darted across bridges with the agility of a feline, and he even managed to catch a few butterflies along the way.
As they approached the farthest house, Mr. Thompson noticed that Whiskers was lagging behind. “Whiskers, where are you going?” he called out.
Whiskers turned around, a mischievous grin on his face. “I’m just taking a little break,” he said. “I need to sharpen my claws for the next delivery.”
Mr. Thompson sighed and shook his head. “Alright, Whiskers, but I expect you to keep up.”
The next day, Mr. Thompson decided to check on Whiskers. He found the cat sitting under the same tree, but this time, he had a new companion: a tiny, fluttering butterfly perched on his hat.
“Whiskers,” said Mr. Thompson, “I thought you were going to help me deliver the mail.”
Whiskers looked up, a twinkle in his eye. “I am, Mr. Thompson. I’m just taking a different approach. I’m delivering joy and happiness to everyone in the village.”
And so, with Whiskers as his assistant, Mr. Thompson found that his deliveries were not only completed on time but also filled with laughter and wonder. And the village, for its part, was grateful for the unexpected joy that Whiskers brought to their daily lives.
This story combines humor with a touch of whimsy, showcasing the unique way Whiskers adds a little extra magic to the postman’s job.
