Question

An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to

leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended

family. He would miss the pay check each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by.

The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one

more house as a personal favour. The carpenter agreed. But over time it was easy to see that his

heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was

an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he

handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, “This is your house… my gift to you.””

The carpenter was shocked!

What a shame! If he had only known that he was building his own house, he would have

done it all so differently.

So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the

building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it

over, we would do it much differently.

But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a

board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, “Life is a do-it-yourself project.” Your attitudes, and the

choices you make today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build wisely!
Write the story as one act play.
if this question is given for 10 marks​

Answer 1

Answer:

cutting my

Explanation:

the best thing