JUHHA'SWONDERS
Written by SheikhaAl Shukeili

Once upon a time, there was a very small villagein Baghdad. Its population is very small. In this village everybody kneweach other and knew every little or big problems that went on in the village.In this small village there was a bakery, which was popular for its deliciousbread. One day a poor old man was walking in the street passing the bakeryand he stopped to smell the scent of the bread which was spreading outof the bakery.

Suddenly, the baker caught the old man and shoutedat him demanding the price of the bread's smell?!!? He nearly took himto the police.

A very famous wise man named Juhha heard the bakershouting. So, he went to him and asked about the problem. Juhha stood calmlylistening to the baker and he thought of a solution.

After a few minutes Juhha's eyes glittered andan amused smile was on his face. He asked the baker "How much money doyou want?" The baker and poor man were astonished, but the baker answered"3 dinar". Juhha took the money out of his wallet and putted it in hispocket and shook the money. "Did you hear the sound of the money?" Juhhaasked. "Yes I did", the baker replied, and with a big smile Juhha said"Well then, this is the price of your bread's scent!


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