Daphne had a beautiful house with a huge fruit garden. But Daphne’s neighbour was jealous of her. Every day, she would peep into her fruit garden and throw loads of rubbish. Then she would rush back into her house. One day, the neighbour took things a bit too far. Daphne had kept a bucket near the fence to collect rainwater. Her neighbour threw her garbage right into the bucket! Daphne’s husband saw this. He was furious. But Daphne asked him to calm down. She went to the garden and emptied the bucket. Then she washed it and filled it with fruit. She went to her neighbour’s house and said, “Thanks for all the garbage you’ve been throwing in our garden. There has never been a shortage of manure for my fruit trees. Here, enjoy some fresh fruit. Those who are rich always share their wealth with others.” Daphne’s neighbour was ashamed. She never troubled her again.
The Fruit Garden
