The Million Dollar Cat

STORY

A telegram arrives to Tom that reads, "Madam...In accord with the wishes of your eccentric Aunt Harriet your cat Thomas has been left the sum of one million dollars", something that makes Tom very happy. Jerry also reads the letter and gets just as happy as Tom. Tom quickly learns why after reading the telegram again, because the telegram also states "Terms of will specify that all benefits cease immediately should the cat bring harm to any living thing...EVEN A MOUSE".

The next day, Tom moves into 1 Park Avenue. Although he, at first, enjoys the attention, Jerry decides to use the telegram's 'EVEN A MOUSE' rules against Tom by moving to 1/2 Park Avenue. He then continually follows Tom, despite the cat's best attempts to get rid of him and proceeds to take advantage of his freedom through various means, including smashing Tom's bib in his face, eating his sundae and even throwing him out of bed whilst still asleep.

The next morning, after Jerry steals his bathroom towel, Tom decides to get rid of Jerry. After a few ideas, he eventually decides on hanging a FIRE EXIT sign on the window. He starts a fire in front of the bathroom door, and Jerry promptly jumps out the window. The cat cheers before sitting down to enjoy his breakfast, when he grabs his napkin, however, he uncovers Jerry, who posts the telegram on the table and eats Tom's breakfast. As a final insult, he attacks Tom yet again with the rest of the breakfast material and also smashes Tom's bib in his face. This proves to be the final straw: Tom has had enough, he explodes with rage, and a shocked Jerry realizes that he has pushed Tom too far. Tom grabs the telegram, rips it to pieces and even goes as far as forcing the 'EVEN A MOUSE' rule into Jerry's mouth. Tom then screams maniacally and starts attacking Jerry. After a few seconds, he reflects on what he is about to do ("Gee, I'm throwing away a million dollars"), then goes back to attacking Jerry ("BUT I'M HAPPY!").