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He found fault because his choice red apples were nibbled . `` And now , '' continued Uncle Squeaky in a disgusted tone , `` the whole cellar is full of traps . '' They held a serious counsel , -- Grand-daddy and Granny Whiskers , Uncle and Aunt Squeaky , and Mother Graymouse . They talked until midnight . When the clock struck twelve , Grand-daddy summed it all up . -LSB- Illustration : The only food in sight is set around on the pantry shelves in traps . -RSB- `` This has been going on for some time .