What Difference?

Jaivir was a wealthy man; however, he did not like to spend much on himself. This does not mean that he was willing to spend on others, either.

On a festive day, Jaivir decided to go out into the village wearing his old, tattered clothes.

“Master, shouldn’t you wear a new set of clothes today?” asked his lone servant.

“Why should I? Who doesn’t know me in the village? What difference will it make whether I wear old or new?” he replied, countering with a question.

The following week, Jaivir prepared to go to the town, still clad in his old attire.

“Master, shouldn’t you dress decently now that you are going to the town?” asked the servant, concerned.

“Why should I, you fool? Who knows me in the town? What difference will it make?” Jaivir responded, dismissing the notion once more.