Once there lived a very tall man. His name was Bob High.
Bob was taller than his father and his older brothers. He was the tallest man
in his village.
One day, while he was walking with some of his friends, he
saw a very short man. Though the man looked old, he was no taller than a boy of
9.
He was unusually and exceptionally short. He was the
shortest man Bob and his friends had ever seen.
Though he was short, he was very intelligent. His name
was Dicky Low. Dicky was shorter than any of his friends but more intelligent
than all of them. He was known in his village as the most intelligent and
quick-witted man and, of course, the shortest.
After they greeted each other, Bob said, “I don’t think
you can reach the tip of my nose with your fingers, you’re so short, Dicky Low.
But if you can, I’ll give you $20.”
Dicky thought for a while the said, “Certainly, I can.
I’m positively and absolutely sure. It’s no problem at all. I have to admit
that I’m short and I’m not denying that fact, but my hands are longer than
yours. If you can touch my toes with your hands I’ll give you this 10 dollar
bill right away.”
The tall man burst into laughter and stopped and slowly
to touch the short man’s toes. At the moment, Dicky grabbed Bob’s nose and said
calmly, “I may be short but I know how to use my brain better than you. Please,
give me the money you promised.”
After receiving the money, Dicky Low walked off in the
direction of the village market. Amazed and dumb-founded, Bob and his friends
watched him go.
-FIN-
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Author: Unknown
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