Mr. Rat was sloppy and ugly while his cousin, Mrs. Squirrel, was spotless and beautiful. Due to their visible differences, both were treated unequally.
Mr. Rat, who was in fact a real gentleman, was seen as a beggar who should be avoided at all costs.
On the other hand, Mrs. Squirrel, who was actually quite self-absorbed, was the one people came to for advice.
One fine day, Mr. Rat decided that the time had come to radically change his life!