Once a poor girl named Afia worked in a rich man's house. Afia was a beautiful girl but poor, have to work. The house master was a kind and honest man who was also kind for her but the mistress was very cruel. She used to scold her now and then. One day while serving tea, a tea cup dropped from Afia's had and it broke. At this the mistress of the house scolded her very much. Afia remained silent but did not get rid of her hand. She brought a cane and began to beat her mercilessly. Afia began to cry and begged her pardon. She said again and again, "Please don't beat me so much. Please forgive me." The cruel lady was so cruel that she did not stop beating. A last Afia lost her sense and lay on the floor. However, she was taken to a nearby clinic where she was given medical treatment. Finally, she got back her sense. On the other hand, the police came and arrested the lady. Afia was saved and was handed over to her parents.
A Rich Man and a Happy Cobbler There lived a happy cobbler who passed his days working and singing from morning till night.A rich neighbor of him was a banker who one day said to him, "How much a year do you earn?" The cobbler laughed and said, "I earn enough to make both ends meet." The rich man said, "I think you are in great distress." The cobbler said, "I am happy to lead such life." The next day the rich man again came and met the cobbler. He gave him fifty thousand taka and said, "Keep this money and remove your suffering." The cobbler was surprised and did not take it at first. The rich man told him that he could use the money in times of need.Taking the money the cobbler thanked the man but a new thinking took hold of the cobbler. He did not...
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