Once a man was coming back home after a long time and was happy to see his favorite servant at the station.
“Is it all right at home?” the man asked the servant.
“Yes, Master! Everything is all right except your pet dog that died a fortnight ago,” replied the servant.
“Ah! But it was nice and healthy . How did he die?”
“The bone of your strong horse got struck in its mouth.”
“How can it get the bone of my horse. Has the horse died?”
“Yes, my master! The horse could not get enough to eat . There was no fodder left.”
“What happened to fodder?”
“It was utilized when your mother was put to pyre.”
“What do you mean? Ah! Has my mother died? How did she die?”
“She could not tolerate the death of her only grandson.”
“Ah! Is my son dead?”
“Yes, he died when your house collapsed.”
“Has my house collapsed?”
“Yes, when your wife tried to commit suicide by spraying petrol, the house caught fire and was gutted. Your son tried valiantly to save your wife but the roof fell on him.”
“Ah! I’m completely ruined. I have lost everyone. And yet, you say that everything is all right.
“Everything else is all right. I mean …. I’m sorry …. Moreover, I was advised to break the news slowly. They thought there is the danger of losing the master too.”
The master fell down.😕
Moral
Fools can neither save themselves nor can serve their master.
