The Jester and His Son

A Joyful Beginning

A son was born to the court jester at an advanced age, bringing boundless joy to his father. The jester was completely enamored, and all of his attention was devoted to the child. He remained ever alert to satisfy the boy’s every demand.

The Growing Demands

The child quickly became aware of his father’s indulgence and took full advantage of it. His demands continually increased, prompting frequent moments of exasperation for the jester.

A Moment of Irritation

One day, feeling a bit irritated, the jester gave his son a light slap. However, he soon regretted his action and promptly presented the child with a rupee as a gesture of reconciliation.

A Uniquely Amusing Proposal

The child paused and appeared deep in thought. Curious, the father asked, “What are you thinking?”

“I wonder if we could enter a contract!” the boy replied.

“What sort of contract?” asked the surprised father.

“You could give me a slap a day, on the condition that it would be followed by a rupee!” the son suggested with a witty grin.