Ready cash Nasreddin Hodja |
Nasreddin Hodja opened the door for his old creditor who knocked his door many times to ask for paying his money back. -Soon, said the Hodja, "I will pay your money back soon." -When? asked the man. -Listen...I sowed the thorn seeds in the street, along our wall. -And? -And the seed will flourish and we shall have plenty of thorns in the spring. -Yes, no doubt! Then? -Many flocks of sheep pass along this street. In passing, they will leave some of their wool on the thorns. I will collect the wool and my wife will spin it into yarn. Then, the rest is easy! I will sell the yarn on the market and pay your money back. The man burst into laughter at this ridiculous plan. Then Hodja said: -Now that you have felt the ready cash in your hand you can afford to laugh, can't you, you rascal! |