Once upon a time, there was a huge tree with many branches in the middle of a dry land. The tree gave rest and 1to thousands of travelers, so it was an important meeting place for travelers.
One day, two travelers reached the tree after a long walk. It was a hot and sunny day, and they were very happy to 2under the tree. Completely tired, they 3under it. They slept and enjoyed the cool shade. After a while, one of the travelers got4. But he had no food. He looked up at the tree to see5there was any fruit. Finding none, he began to curse (诅咒)it. “This is just a 6tree and it has nothing to feed us, not even a fruit or nuts! It is of no use!”
The other traveler comforted(安慰) him and asked him to stay cool7, the hungry man went on cursing.
The tree could not 8the cursing words finally. He said in a sad but strong9, “You can't be so impolite to me. Just think of your condition when you got here in the hot and dry sun! I offered you a cool and comfortable place to rest and sleep. If I weren't here, you would have died now! I saved your life10such a hot day, but you cursed me!”
The traveler realized his mistake and said sorry to the tree.
