“A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors.”
– Henry Ward Beecher
Here is a conversation that warmed my heart. Gave me a good chuckle, it did! It took place between Ms M (she is 4-1/2) and her grandmother. They had gone to visit a friend who lived at my old neighbourhood and since it was quite a distance away, my mum decided to take a taxi home. She decided to tease Ms M a little…
Jiddah (pretending to grumble): Hmph… you know it’s all because of you that I have to spend so much money today.
Marz: How come?
Jiddah: Well you see, normally I would take a bus or train, but you said you were tired so here we are in the taxi. It’s a lot more expensive by cab you know.
Marz (somewhat apologetically): Yes, I know.
Jiddah: Didn’t Aunty give you a prezzie just now? She gave you $10, didn’t she?
Marz: Yes… (long pause) … oh! Do you mean *I* have to pay the taxi fare?
Jiddah: And why not?
Marz: But Jiddah… I HAVE to save my money…
Jiddah: Whatever for?
Marz: I HAVE to save so I can buy BOOKS for MY CHILDREN!
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