THE GENIE AND THE WISE PEASANT PART 2

He entered a little town called Vaniput. There he saw a little hotel. He came there and pleaded for food. The   response was a harsh one. “Get out you good for nothing, do you think we are giving things for free”, this was the reply by the hotel manager. He walked away sadly. He staggered here and there. He was very hungry that he could not continue further. Then he suddenly fell unconscious on the pavement. When he opened his eyes he saw he was in a house. He got up he saw that there was food laid on the table. He got up with joy. He started to eat like a wild animal. “Eat nicely my lad, it’s for you only”, a voice boomed from nowhere. “Who is there?” Jacob asked with a mouth full. An old woman emerged from the darkness. “Don’t be afraid my child”, she said, and paused and then continued, “You can eat till you are content”. Jacob smiled at her kindness. After eating, she asked, “What brings you to our village?” .Jacob told his story, how he had to answer three questions to get freedom within 7days, and how he was unable to answer the third question. “My lad what is the third question”, she asked, kindly.

It is produced in many colours,. However, its origin colour is orange. It keeps us warm but it is not fire. It helps us see in the dark, but it is not a torch light. It helps us to be relaxed , but it is not a book. It helps us to live as well us to die, what it is then”, he said, “I answered the first two questions”, he added. “This is a tough question, my lad”, she said, rubbing her chin thoughtfully. “Yes, now I have just two days to spare”, Jacob said, very worried. “So it is a nice time with you my lad”, said the old woman, patting Jacob’s shoulder, kindly. Jacob felt her kindness. He wished to spend more time with her, but he had to move on. He saw the rope tied to his ankle, It was as tight as it could be. Soon he left the house. The kind old woman had given him some food, packed in a polythene cover. He did not feel like eating at all. All his thoughts were focused on the riddle. “It is produced in many colours. However, its origin colour is orange. It keeps us warm but it is not fire. It helps us see in the dark, but it is not a torch light. It helps us to be chilly but it is not an air conditioner. It helps us to live as well us to die, what it is the”. This was the thought that ran over his mind all the time. Then two days passed like wind. Jacob could not believe it, he gave up. He waited for the genie to pull his leg. Then suddenly he felt a pull in his ankle. In minutes, He was with the genie. “Where are the answers?”, He roared. He did not answer. “Where is the question paper”, bellowed he. He refused to open his mouth. “May be a shock treatment”, he said with a wicked smile. All of sudden he got the answer, “Shock= electricity, that’s it, electricity, it is produced in many colours but it is original colour is orange. Because of electricity, there is heater, so it keeps us warm. The tube light is lit by electricity.  It gives us light, but it is not a torch light.” He thought. He paused a while, when he saw the giant coming to him. “Have you made up your mind”, he asked looking sincere. “Yes , I have it in my pocket”, Jacob said as he spat on the genie’s face. “You have lost some manners down there, my young man”, the genie said, slightly angered. As the genie medaled in his pockets , Jacob continued his thinking. “It helps us to be relaxed, but it is not a book, it is television. It helps us in many ways to help us live , as well us to die”, he thought , then a broad smile followed it . “So forgotten you had three questions to answer", he screamed. “Yes but may I tell you that the answer to the third question is electricity”, he said confidently. “Noooooooooooooooooooooooo”, the genie screamed as the paper said “Your answer is correct, your answer is correct”. The genie was reduced to ashes.

        After this the ashes were converted into treasury. He took as many as he can and took it home. And they all lived happily ever after.