Short Stories

A Well-argued Court Case

The beauty of a language and the art of constructing the words of the language significantly lead to their meaning. This is not a case of twisting, but of the refined manner of presentation by witty minds. A good case for reference.

One evening, after attending the theatre, two gentlemen were walking down the avenue when they observed a rather well dressed and attractive young lady walking ahead of them. One of them turned to the other and remarked, "I'd give $250 to spend the night with that woman."

Much to their surprise, the young lady overheard their remark, turned around, and replied, "I'll take you up on that offer."

She had a neat appearance and a pleasant voice, so after bidding his companion good night, the man accompanied the young lady to her apartment. The following morning, as he prepared to leave, the man gave her $125. She demanded the rest of the money, stating, "If you don't give me the other $125 I'll sue you for it."

He laughed, saying "I'd like to see you get it on these grounds." Within a few days, he was surprised when he received a summons ordering his presence in court as a defendant in a lawsuit. He hurried to his lawyer and explained the details of the case. His lawyer said, "She can't possibly get a judgment against you on such grounds, but it will be interesting to see how her case will be presented."

After the usual preliminaries, the lady's Lawyer addressed the court as follows:
"Your Honour, my client, this lady, is the owner of a piece of property, a garden spot, surrounded by a profuse growth of shrubbery, which property she agreed to rent to the defendant for a specified length of time for the sum of $250. The defendant took possession of the property, used it extensively for the purposes for which it was rented, but upon evacuating the premises, he paid only $125, one-half of the amount agreed upon. The rent was not excessive, since it is restricted property, and we ask judgment be granted against the defendant to assure payment of the balance."

The defendant's Lawyer was not only surprised but also impressed AND amused by the way his opponent had presented the case. Naturally, his defence was somewhat different from the way he had originally planned to present it. He rose to the occasion!

'Your Honour," he said, "my client agrees that the lady has a fine piece of property, that he did rent such property for a time, and a degree of pleasure was derived from the transaction. However, my client found a well on the property around which he placed his own stones, sunk a shaft, and erected a pump, all labor performed personally by him. We claim these improvements to the property were sufficient to offset the unpaid amount, and that the plaintiff was adequately compensated for the rental of said property. We, therefore, ask that judgment not be granted."

The young lady's lawyer answered, "Your Honour, my client agrees that the defendant did find a well on her property. However, had the defendant not known that the well existed, he would never have rented the property. Also, upon evacuating the premises, the defendant removed the stones, pulled out the shaft, and took the pump with him. In doing so, he not only dragged the equipment through the shrubbery, but left the hole much larger than it was prior to his occupancy, making the property much less desirable to others. We, therefore, ask that judgment be granted."

In the Judge's decision, he provided for two options: "Pay the balance $125 to the plaintiff, or have the equipment detached from its current location and provided to the plaintiff for damages."

The defendant wrote out a cheque immediately.

 Pencil & Eraser

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Pencil: I'm sorry.

Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.

Pencil: I'm sorry, you get hurt because of me. Wenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself and get smaller and smaller each time.📝

Eraser: That's true, but I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this, I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong, even though one day I know I'll be gone. I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying I hate seeing you sad.😞

"Our Parents are like the eraser, whereas we children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes.

Sometimes along the way they get hurt and become smaller (older and eventually pass on)

Take care of your Parents, treat them with kindness and most especially love them."💝
Lovely Weekend 😃😊☺

The Birthday Tree

Find your birthday and its corresponding tree.
Then, see the meaning behind it below. Do you recognize yourself?

Dec 23 to Jan 01      Apple Tree
Jan 02 to Jan 11       Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24       Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03      Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08     Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18     Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28     Pine Tree
Feb 29                     Poplar Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10    Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20    Lime Tree
Mar 21                    Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31    Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10     Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20     Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30     Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14   Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24   Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03     Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun13        Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23       Fig Tree
Jun 24                      Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04        Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14         Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25         Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04      Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13    Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23    Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02    Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12    Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22    Lime Tree
Sep 23                    Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03    Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13    Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23    Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11   Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21  Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01   Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec11    Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21   Fig Tree
Dec 22                   Beech Tree

APPLE TREE (the Love) - of slight build, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious, adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, scientific talents,smart, lives for today, a carefree philosopher with imagination.

ASH TREE (the Ambition) -  attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.

BEECH TREE (the Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.)

BIRCH TREE (the inspiration) - vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

CEDAR TREE (the Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

CHESTNUT TREE (the Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well-developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

CYPRESS TREE (the Faithfulness) - strong, uniquely beautiful inside out, adaptable, takes what life has to give, content, optimistic, craves acknowledgment, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, patient, unruly, intelligent,humble, pedantic, and careless.

ELM TREE (the Noble-mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

FIG TREE (the Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a bit of a social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

FIR TREE (the Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity, sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, uncontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

HAZELNUT TREE (the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner,likes to argue, precise sense of judgment.

HORNBEAM TREE (the Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgement in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

LIME TREE (the Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labor, dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.

MAPLE TREE (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

OAK TREE (the Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

OLIVE TREE (the Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

PINE TREE (the Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable, very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly, falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly, gives up easily, everything disappointments until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical.

POPLAR TREE (the Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

ROWAN TREE (the Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

WALNUT TREE (the Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

WEEPING WILLOW (the Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.

Speech by Ratan Tata

Relationship nowdays are practically virtual...

Conversations have become texting.

anger is expressed by Deleting or Blocking

and

Feeling have become status messages.

In the same way that
We have forgotten
how to write with a pen.

We all will soon forget
how to express our Emotions
without Keyboard


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Kid:
Mummy, Why Gandhiji has no hair on his head?

Mummy:
Because he speaks only Truth.

Kid:
Now I understand why ladies have Long hair...

After some time

Kid:
Why some of ur har are white Dad?

Dad:
Every time you make me Unhappy,
One of my hair turns white

Kid:
Now understand why Grandpa has all white hair


Moral:-

Don't be Over Smart


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Jiya Jale Jaan Jale,
Naino Tale,
Raat bhar dhuan chale
:-- Fever

Tadap Tadap ke Is Dil se
Aah niklti rahi
:-- Haert Attack

Bidi Jalayle jigar se Piya
Jigar ma badi aag he
:--Acidity

Tujh me rab dikhta he
Yara me kya karoon
:--Alzheimer

Mann dole mera tann dole
:--Vertigo

Dil Dhadak-Dhadak ke
keh raha hai
:--Hyper Tension

Muze nind na aaye
:--Insomnia




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It will take just few seconds to read this and
change your thinking..

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same
hospital room.

One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an
hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from
his lungs.

His bed was next to the room's only window.

The other man had to spend all his time flat on
his back.

The men talked for hours on end.

They spoke of their wives and families, their
homes, their jobs, their involvement in the
military service, where they had been on
vacation..

Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the
window could sit up, he would pass the time by
describing to his roommate all the things he could
see outside the window.

The man in the other bed began to live for those
one hour periods where his world would be
broadened and enlivened by all the activity and
colour of the world outside.

The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake.Ducks and swans played on the water while
children sailed their model boats. Young lovers
walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every colour
and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen
in the distance.

As the man by the window described all this in
exquisite details, the man on the other side of
the room would close his eyes and imagine this
picturesque scene.

One warm afternoon, the man by the window
described a parade passing by.

Although the other man could not hear the band -
he could see it in his mind's eye as the
gentleman by the window portrayed it with
descriptive words.

Days, weeks and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring
water for their baths only to find the lifeless body
of the man by the window, who had died
peacefully in his sleep.

She was saddened and called the hospital
attendants to take the body away.

As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man
asked if he could be moved next to the window.
The nurse was happy to make the switch, and
after making sure he was comfortable, she left
him alone.

Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one
elbow to take his first look at the real world
outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out the window
besides the bed.

It faced a blank wall.

The man asked the nurse what could have
compelled his deceased roommate who had
described such wonderful things outside this
window.

The nurse responded that the man was blind and
could not even see the wall.

She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage
you.'

Epilogue:
There is tremendous happiness in making others
happy, despite our own situations.
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness
when shared, is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things
you have that money can't buy.
'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The
Present .'



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Four parts in Heart

1/4  Wife
1/4  Children
1/4  God
1/4  Parents

What about Friends?

Sorry, Friends

No place for friends in Heart

You are My Heart-Beats

Without you Life Impossible




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Your 'Kindness' may be
treated as your weakness,
"Still Be Kind"

You help to others
may go unneeded & unnoticed,
"Still Be Helpful"

If you are 'Honest' & 'Frank',
People cheat you,
"Still Be Honest"

The Good you do today,
People will often forget tomorrow,
"Do Good Anyways"


B'cos its between You& God..

It was never between You & them !




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A Construction Supervisor from 16th Floor of a building was calling a Worker on ground floor.

Because of noise the worker did not hear his call.

To draw attention, Supervisor threw a 10 Rupee Note in Front of Worker.

He picked up the Note, put it his pocket & continued to work.

Again to draw attention, the supervisor threw 500 Rupee Note & the worker did the same,

Now the Supervisor picked a small stone & threw on the worker.

The stone hit the worker.

This time the worker looked up & the supervisor communicated with him.

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This story is same as to our 'LIFE'

God from up wants to communicate with us, but we are busy doing our worthy jobs.

Then he give us small gifts & Big gifts...

We just keep them without looking from
where we got it.
we are the same.
Just keeping the gifts without thanking him,
We just say
We are LUCKY.

And when we are hit with a small stone,
which we call PROBLEMS,
then only we look up & communicate with him.

Thats why It is said

He gives, Gives and Forgives,
Also
We get, Get and Forget.....


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Life before Computer:
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-Window was a square hole in a room..
-Application was something written in paper..
-Mouse was an animal..
-Keyboard was a Piano..
-File was a important office material..
-Hard Drive was a uncomfortable road trip..
-Cut was done with Knife n Paste was done
with
Glue..
-Web was spider's home..
-Virus was flu..
-Apple and Blackberry were just fruits..


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A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband.

Suddenly, her husband came into the kitchen.

"Careful," he said, "CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOD! You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them!

TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to get MORE BUTTER?
They're going 2 STICK! Careful.. CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL!

You NEVER listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind?

Don't forget to salt them. You know you always forget that. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!"

The wife stared at him. "What is wrong with you? You think I don't know how to fry a couple of eggs?"

The husband calmly replied, "I just wanted to show you what it feels like when I'm driving."




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When I was born, A Woman was there to hold me...... My Mother

As I grew up as a child, A woman was there to care & play with me..... My sister

I went to school, A Woman was there to help me learn...... My Teacher

I became depressed when I lost, A Woman was there to offer a shoulder...
My Girlfriend

I needed compatibility, company & Love, A Woman was there for me.. My Wife

I became tough, A Woman was there to melt me..... My Daughter

When I will die, A Woman will be there to absorb me in....... Motherland

If you are a Man, value every Woman...

&

If you are a Woman, feel proud to be one!




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One day, Yamaraj came to a guy and said:

"Hey, Today is your last day!"

Guy: "But I'm not Ready!"

Yamaraj said:
"Well today your name is the first on my list..."

Guy:
"Okay, then why don't you take a seat
and we drink a Coffee before we go?"

Yamaraj: "All right.."

The Guy gave Yamaraj some Coffee with sleeping pills in it.
Yamaraj finished Coffee and fell into a deep sleep!!!

The Guy took the list & removed his name from top
of the list and put at the bottom of the list.

When Yamaraj woke up he said to the Guy:
"Because you have been so nice to me,
now I will start my job from the
Bottom of the list..!!"


MORAL:

Whatever is written in your Destiny...
Will never Change...
No matter how much you try.



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