Four travellers once asked an old woman to keep a little bundle for them and told her to give it back<> only when all four were present.<><>
One of them, however, returned alone and tricked her into giving him the bundle.<>
Later the other three came to collect the bundle. <>
She explained she had given it to the man who had come earlier. <>
They were very angry and took her to court. Maryada Raman, the judge listened to their complaint.<>
“So, you see, Sir, she has to pay us compensation now!” the three cried. “But she will give you the bundle itself,” said Maryada Raman, and pausing a little, he added, “provided all four of you are present.”<>
There was laughter in the court and the three men realised that they had lost the case.<>
