Once, there were 3 men, praying before lord for a boon. The lord was so happy with their prayers, he decided to answer them.
So, the lord appeared before them and said that he will give one boon each to every one, but with one condition. Whatever the boon one asks for, he would be put into a room for 10 years and that person would have to enjoy the boon within the room for 10 years. All of them agreed and put forth their respective wishes as follows.
The first man, being a greedy fellow, wished that he would be put along with all the golds and silvers in the world.
Now, the lord says, 'Done...' and locks him in a room.
The second man, being a drunkard, wished that he would have as much as drink for those 10 years. The same thing that happend to the first person, happens to him.
The last man, being a chain smoker, wished that he would be given as much as cigars for those 10 years to smoke. Gone...He too was pushed into a room by the lord.
10 years went by...
At the end of 10 years, the lord came and opened the door where the first person was pushed in. When he came out, he was very happy and thanked the lord.
The lord opened the second door and the drunkard was also happy.
The lord opened the third door where the chain smoker was pushed in. When he came out, he came lashing out the lord and made abuses against him. The lord was puzzled. He said, 'Son, You only asked for cigars and I never refused it. But why are you angry with me now?'
The man replied, 'How dare you gave me cigars without giving me a matchbox!!!'
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