THE PARTITION OF THE INHERITANCE

A Father had two Sons. He said to them: "When I die, divide everything

into two equal parts."

When the Father died, the Sons could not divide without quarrelling.

They went to a Neighbour to have him settle the matter. The Neighbour

asked them how their Father had told them to divide. They said:

"He ordered us to divide everything into two equal parts."

The Neighbour said:

"If so, tear all your garments into two halves, break your dishes into

two halves, and cut all your cattle into two halves!"

The Brothers obeyed their Neighbour, and lost everything.

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