A wise man was on his long journey with a young man. In the evening, they found1 small old house. A poor family lived in it. After the meal, the wise man asked how they made a living in such a poor place. In a low voice the husband replied, "We have a cow. We2her for five years. We sell her milk to our neighbours and keep some3our own needs — make some cheese and cream."
The next morning, the two visitors continued 4 journey. After they walked a few miles, the wise man told the young man5 back and kill the cow. “If they still keep the cow, they will 6be rich” the wise man said. The young man was 7 about the future of the family.8 finally he returned to the old house and did as the wise man told him.
A few years ago, the young man 9 travelled on the same road decided to visit the family. To his10, he saw a large house with a beautiful garden there.
He knocked on the door and a well-dressed man answered it. The man told him11 his family's life changed. “You know, we had 12 but a cow to keep us alive years ago. But one day she13. We had to come up with new ways of 14a living. You see, we are 15 than before.” At his words, the young man smiled.
