farmer worked hard to cultivate fine grains and fresh vegetables, which he sold at a nearby
market. Carla helped her father by watering the plants and collecting the grains.
Scene 1
One day the farmer loaded his wagon with grains and hitched up his only horse.
Farmer : Wish me luck, Carla, I am going to the market and hope to return
before dark with my pockets filled with money.
Carla : Good luck, Papa. Do come back soon. I will have the rest of the
grains collected by the time you come back.
Scene 2
In the Street
Merchant : Hey! Wait, my good fellow.
(He picks up a handful of grains and admires them.)
I see you do fine work. Very fine indeed! (He looks at the farmer with
a sly grin.) How much for everything?
Farmer : Twenty copper pieces for everything.
Merchant : It’s a deal! Here is the money. (The merchant climbs on to the wagon,
seats himself next to the farmer.)
Now step down and be on your way.
Farmer : What’s this?
Merchant : Come now, my dear fellow, let us not argue. You did agree to sell
me everything, didn’t you?
Farmer : Well, yes... but....
Merchant : I take you at your word. ‘Everything’ includes your wagon and
your horse. After all, a deal is a deal! If you don’t agree with me,
we will go before the judge. There is one just down the street!
