A poor student fell in love with a rich girl. One day she invited him to her birthday.
For the anniversary of their only daughter, the parents invited many guests, worthy people, from famous families. They always come with expensive gifts and compete with each other to see which of them will amaze the birthday girl the most. What can a poor student give other than his loving heart? And it’s not in price today. Nowadays, jewelry, luxurious outfits and envelopes with money are held in high esteem. But you can’t pack a heart in an envelope...
What to do? The student thought, thought and came up with an idea. He came to a rich store and asked:
— Do you have an expensive but broken vase?
- Eat.
- How much does it cost?
It cost mere trifles. The delighted student asked to pack what was left of the vase in beautiful paper and hurried to the cashier.
In the evening, when the guests began to present their gifts, the student approached the hero of the occasion and, with words of congratulations, handed her his purchase. Then, turning awkwardly, he seemingly accidentally dropped the package, which fell with a clang.
Those present gasped, and the upset birthday girl, picking up the gift, began to unwrap it. And - oh, horror! — the helpful sellers wrapped each piece of the broken vase separately! The guests were outraged by the deception, and the young man fled in disgrace.
And only the girl’s pure soul found these pieces more valuable than all the gifts. Behind them she saw a loving heart.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru