Half of the Problems Solved

Ramu met his childhood pal, Pintu, after many years.

“Hello Ramu, I hear that you have grown very rich!” observed Pintu.

“What you’ve heard is correct. But I have a problem: I’m suffering from back pain,” replied Ramu.

“I will send you a bottle of tonic a month. Take it daily for six months. It will cost you five hundred rupees a month. I don’t wish to make any false claims, but between you and me, at least half of the problems will be solved,” assured Pintu.

From the next day, the treatment began. Pintu sent bottles of tonic, and Ramu paid the bill every month. Six months passed, and the two friends met again.

“Pintu,” said Ramu, “nothing happened. My problems continue to be there.”

“I thought so,” said Pintu. “Had I not said that between us, half of the problems will be solved? Well, I needed that much money for the last six months. That was my problem. That was solved. Now, I think you should consult a physician.”