The Jar: A Tale from the East Page #5

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Let's go then.

And that's the whole story.

So, what do you think?

It belongs to Al, right?

Well... it's not that simple.

I'll need to do more thinking. You mind

if I take more time to decide?

Take whatever time you need.

Why do you need to think?

The answer is clear.

No, no. Just give me until the morning,

okay, Amine?

No, please keep it here with you.

I've had it long enough and I just

don't want the responsibility anymore...

Alright, alright,

I'll keep it here.

It should be safe in here, I hope.

Bye, Uncle Fadel.

See you tomorrow, goodbye.

Goodbye come back tomorrow.

This glue aught to catch them red

handed and sticky fingered.

Owww! Ah hey watch where your going.

Sorry, oh hey, I turned around.

I don't know why I bring him along

on these capers.

Yaaaooow!

Aw, could it be, aww daa...

No I don't think so.

Aw oh yeah, how about aww...

No, no, no... Wait a minute!

Yea bingo that's it.

Hey boss, come here,

you gotta see this.

Look! A big bull must've laid it. Moooo!

What? A bull laid the egg.

Why bulls don't lay eggs.

Well yea, but I just thought since it

Hey, last one there is a rotten egg.

Come on, come on that away, that away.

Yeah, okay no problem doyyyy!

Alright, alright come on get over here.

Aww, okay what is it boss, aww you know

ha, ha, ha, OOO, ha, ha, ha...

Aw, good work Claud.

Aw, thanks boss.

Ha, ha you're the best.

Oooeeeaaa...

AaaaAaaaAaaa!

Hey!

What've you got there, Nutty?

So these guys are the thieves.

Way to go, Nutty.

You're so clever.

You deserve a special reward for this.

Hamal? Where are you?

I'm right here, mommy!

How are you today?

I'm homeless and hungry and

I was told to come and see you.

Welcome to my home.

Make yourself comfortable.

Thank you.

You must be thirsty.

Thank you. I was expecting something

a little sweeter than that.

But I'm sure it will be okay with the food...

...a nice chicken dinner would be perfect.

With all the fixin's too...

...and a delicious rich dessert

with chocolate sauce.

You don't ask for much do you?

He, he, ha, ha, ha!

He'll be busy for an hour. Ha ha ha!

Doe bee doo, doo doo doo

Where are you?

La, la, la, la, la.

Not under here, maybe over here.

It must be in here.

Aha, ha, ha mine all mine,

mine heh heh heh. I'm right.

I'm rich, I am king... Oh no humph!

What am I gonna do? I'm gonna get caught.

Uncle Fadel! Uncle Fadel! Are you there?

Ah, good morning everyone.

Please come in, come in.

So you're interested in upside down

animals are you?

Yes, yes actually I know a lot about animals

and I read everything I can find on them.

Oh, good for you. We never stop learning,

do we?

Hmmm, have you

ever gone to a pond...

...to watch the sharks and

whales eat all the little fish?

Uh, uh, yes, yes.

It's quite a sight...

He doesn't know

what he's talking about.

Is this book yours?

Oh, yes. Strange, I don't remember

leaving it there.

Okay, uncle, did you find a solution

to our problem?

Yes I have, and I think you'll be

pleased with my decision.

Ehh, ehh, I can see you're busy now.

so I'll just go out for a little walk

and I'll be back in an hour or so.

Where did it go?

I know I put it in here.

I need some fresh air.

This is awful! It's gone.

Maybe you put it somewhere else,

uncle Fadel.

No, no, I put it in the box.

I haven't lost my mind yet.

Why are you looking at me?

Search me if you like, you won't

find a single piece of gold.

Excuse me? How did you know

it had gold in it, huh?

Uh, I just assumed it would be

something valuable.

Excuse me, but I have to make sure.

Stop it Hasan!

What are you doing?

Uh, I'm sorry, dad. Uh,

I was just trying to help.

You see? I didn't steal anything.

Is this anyway to treat a pa, poor man?

But, but sir, please, please don't go.

Very strange. It's a real mystery.

Ahhhh, hah ha ha ha...

Aaaaahhhhh!

I caught you red handed! Huh?

You scared me! Please be merciful,

Hasan!

Please, I'll do anything you want.

Enad?

How could you possibly do this?

Give it to me, you pathetic dog.

What kind of neighbor are you?

Bye for now!

Bye!

Bye, bye.

Congratulations on your wedding.

Oh, thank you very much.

You've brought great happiness to the hearts

of the people of this village.

Eh heh, thanks to your judgement

and wise decision.

Oh, that reminds me, we've donated the

money to the poor...

...gave the bride and groom their share...

...and this remains for you.

Well, Hamel, what should we do with it?

I know, I would like a new pet to start

my zoo!

Okay, son, tomorrow

we'll go to the village...

...and pick out a pet of your choice.

Yahaay! I finally get to buy

a beautiful peacock.

Hmm, I got it! The bridge! The bridge needs

repair to be safe again.

Ah, great idea.

Hasan and there's plenty here.

What's this for?

Well, It's your share of the jar.

But I can't accept this.

Have you forgotten what Enad did?

What'll I do, Cleo?

Can you believe what they did to me?

I don't deserve to be in prison.

I'm a good man.

This is no place for me.

They marry off Hasan with my money, and

I'm left to live in here like a rat.

At least rats can live free.

All my dreams of being rich have turned

to living nightmares.

I really wish we could trade places, Cleo.

What!

Don't leave me, Cleo!

You're my only friend in the wooorld!

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