A traveler drove a car to the countryside. Half way there, one of his car wheels came off. Some girls smiled and whispered with each other. The traveler’s brain was in a whirl. To whitewash his embarrassment, he said hello to them. The girls invited him to their village. Whoever came would be welcome, whether they know him or not. The traveler hesitated for a while then said, “wherever you go, I follow.” In the small village, some peasants were grinding wheat. Some others were whitewashing a house. The others were drinking. They invited the traveler to join them, “You can drink whatever you want. What about a glass of whisky? It’s wholesome drink for you. Take whichever seat you like.” It was a polite as well as friendly invitation. The traveler drank once in a while, so he sat down and asked, “What if I get drunk?” They answered quickly, “You can stay overnight here.” The traveler gave a loud whistle of gladness. After a while, he did get drunk. The next morning, the peasants lent the traveler a horse and they said he could come whenever he likes. The traveler appreciated them very much. He had never done anything for them, whereas they had done everything for him. On the whole his stay here was quite enjoyable. The traveler rode on the horse. He could drive a car; he could ride a horse as well. He whipped the horse to trot; He hoped he could visit the village soon.fficeffice" /> |