Question

Long ago, in the city of Lima Peru, there lived a baker. He was so selfish and stinky that he wouldn’t even give a stale crumb to the birds. His neighbour, on the other hand, was a kind man who was always glad to share the little he had. He cared more about making friends than he did about making money.
The greedy baker was so jealous of his cheerful neighbour. He grumbled, “How can he have so little and yet be so happy?” Every morning, the smell of cinnamon buns and sweet rolls drifted out of the bakery. The wind carried the wonderful aroma toward the neighbour’s house. As the poor neighbour sat on his porch eating stale bread, the sweet smell filled the air. He took a deep breath and sighed with happiness.
As the baker watched, he thought, “The smell from my baked goods makes his stale bread taste delicious. That’s not fair. He should have to pay for such pleasure”. After seeing this happen, again and again, the baker went to his neighbour’s house and handed him a bill. The neighbour said, “You want me to pay you? For what? I don’t have enough money to but anything from your store”.
“That’s right! You pay nothing and yet every day you steal the smell of my baked goods,” yelled the baker. “You mean you want me to pay you ten coins as a smelling fee?” laughed the neighbour. “Yes! From now on, I’ll not be cheated and if you don’t pay, I’ll take you to the court,” replied the baker. When the word of the baker’s demand spread around the city, everyone laughed at the idea of a stolen smell.
At last, the baker was so angry that he took the case to a respected judge. Everyone was sure that the judge would dismiss the case. After all, how could anyone steal a smell? But to their surprise, the judge said, “It’s my duty to listen to what the baker has to say. I order both the baker and the neighbour to come to the court tomorrow.
The judge sent the word to the neighbour that he should bring five gold coins with him. When the kind man heard this, he worried that he would have to hand over the little money he had to the greedy baker. The baker was delighted with the news. He grinned as he thought of his pockets full of his neighbour’s gold coins.
The next day, the baker and the neighbour arrived at the crowded court. Many townspeople were puzzled by the judge’s actions and came to see what the judge would do. They could not believe that he might make the kind man pay for a smell.
When the judge walked in, the courtroom fell silent. First, he listened to the baker’s complaint. Then, he turned to the neighbour and asked, “Is it true that you have enjoyed the smell of this man’s baked goods every day for many years?” “Yes, your honour! I must confess that is true.” admitted the neighbour. The judge thought for a while.
Finally, he declared, “A smell has been stolen. Since stealing is a crime, the neighbour must be punished!” The kind man protested, “But your honour…” “Order in the court.” bellowed the judge. He then turned to the neighbour and demanded, “Take the five gold coins out from your pocket!” After the neighbour did so, the judge ordered, “Now, drop the coins from one hand to the other!” The neighbour passed the gold coins back and forth from one hand to the other.
The judge turned to the baker and asked, “Did you hear the jingle of the gold coins?” “Yes, I did!” said the baker with a greedy grin. “Did you like the sound?” asked the judge. “Yes, it is a wonderful sound. It is the payment I believe I deserve, “cried the baker. The baker began to move toward the neighbour to grab the money.
“Wait!” cried the judge. “You have already gotten a fair amount. Your neighbour was guilty of stealing the smell of your baked goods. You have been paid by making you hear the sound of his money. The case is dismissed,” said the judge. Laughter filled the courtroom as the people marvelled at the judge’s cleverness. The baker hung his head. Even he saw how foolish and greedy he has been. From then on, the judge was known as the wisest of all who treats people fairly and honestly while also taking full responsibility of our actions.
Moral: Always treat people honestly and fairly.

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