A Clever Thief

Hari-Sarman, a lazy man, lived with his wife, Vidya, and their many children in a small village in India. One day, tired of their poverty, he decided to leave that place and find work in a big city. While travelling, the family arrived in a town and stopped outside the house of a wealthy merchant. Using his cunning words, Hari-Sarman convinced the merchant that he had special powers to reveal hidden secrets. Impressed by his words, the merchant offered both Hari-Sarman and Vidya a place to stay in his home. Vidya soon became busy with household chores, but Hari-Sarman was completely ignored, which made him furious. What will Hari-Sarman do to regain attention? Will he use his so-called abilities to deceive others, or will his own tricks backfire on him? Read this intriguing tale to find out!