The wood cutter and his axe

Once a poor wood cutter was cutting a tree on the bank of a river. Suddenly his axe slipped and fell into the water. The poor fellow was ve...

Once a poor wood cutter was cutting a tree on the bank of a river. Suddenly his axe slipped and fell into the water. The poor fellow was very sad. The angel of mercy happened to pass that way. He asked him,"Why are you so sad?" The wood cutter told him about his loss. The angel took pity on him.He dived into the water and brought out a golden axe. The wood cutter said,"It is not mine". The angel dived again and this time brought out a silver axe. The wood cutter refused again saying,"My axe is made of iron". The angel dived again and brought out an iron axe. He cried out with joy,"This is my axe". The angel was much pleased with his honesty and gave him the other two axes as a reward for his honesty.

MORAL:

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY.