The donkey & his purchaser |
Morale of the Story: " A man is known by the company he keeps " |
| A man named murthi who wanted to buy
an donkey went to the market, and, came across a good -looking donkey, Murthi arranged
with the owner that he should be allowed to take the donkey home on trial to see what he (
the donkey) was like. When Murthi reached home, he put the donkey into his stable along with the other donkey's.The new donkey took a look round, and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When Murthi saw this he put a halter on the donkey at once, and led him off and handed the donkey over to his owner again. The owner was surprised to see Murthi back so soon, and asked him, "Have you tested him ?" "I don't want to put this donkey through any more tests," replied Murthi. "I could see what sort of beast he( the donkey) is from the companion he chose for himself." |
The End |