PEACE OF MIND

One upon a time there lived a cobbler in a village.He worked and sang from morning till night.Each day's work brought square meals for himself and his family.He knew no want,knew no sorrow.He was as happy as a lark.

One day,a rich man came to his shop.When leaving the shop,the rich man said,Have you laid anythings for future?

No sir,'' said the cobbler,I know no future.I'm happy with the present and think little about tomorrow.

No,that won't do,Said the rich man,I like to see you above want.Have this money and keep it.You can depend on it in your bad days.So saying the rice man gave him a bag of money and  went away.

The cobbler took the money and went to his house.He dug the floor and buried it.But alas!with the money he buried his peace and happiness as well.He returned to his shop but could not sit there with a free mind.He went to bed at night.But he could not sleep peacefully.He was always anxious about the safety the money.

A few days later,the rice man came to his shop again.He said,''how do you do,my friend?I hope you are care free now.''

No,sir,answer the cobbler,I'm not at all care-free.''So saying,he ran to house.He came back with the bag of money and said,Your money has snatched away my smile and merriment.It has deprived me of my sleep.Now,sir take back your bag,Please,and let me have my wealth in return,Saying this,he returned the bag the rich man and became as free as he was.