A rich man showed Tenali Raman the coffin he had got made for himself.
He wanted Tenali Raman to admire the quality of the wood. “What do you think of the carvings on the sides?” he asked Tenali Raman, “Don’t you think they are superb?” Tenali Raman nodded his head in appreciation. “I insisted that the inside be lined with felt-the best felt material of course!” the man boasted. “Of course,” agreed Tenali Raman.” “I wanted it to be perfect,” the man went on, “Do you think anything is missing?”
“Yes,” replied Tenali Raman. He kept mum for a while. The man again asked Tenali Raman, “Is there anything missing in the coffin?” Tenali Raman as witty he was, observed, “The occupant.” The rich man was rendered speechless.
