26 ¶ And they did pay for their selfishness in the penalty; yea, for the mighty atom that they did hide away, they paid for it in the penalty.
27 ¶ Now there was a certain man of the land of En, and he was the father of many children; wherefore he was become prudent, and he was for ever looking in front of him.
28 And it came to pass that he did go unto an inn. And he commanded the servant that was there, saying unto him, Bring me a measure of tea, that I may drink.
29 And the servant did bring him the measure of tea, and he did set it down before him. And he that would drink, he did take from his pocket a little white sugar.
30 And after he had used of it, he did put upon the table that sugar which was remaining over.
31 Now there was a certain woman sitting nigh unto him. And her husband, that was a great man, he did sit beside her. And she was garbed in new purple.
32 And there was a great weight of precious jewels upon her, yea, even unto the fastenings of her sandals was she bright with precious gems.
33 And she did look at the sugar greedily, for she coveted it. And because she was too proud to steal, therefore did she approach unto the man.
34 And she threw herself down at his feet and she buried her face in the dust, crying out, My lord, my lord, see how thine handmaiden prostrateth herself before thee.
35 And he said unto her, Woman, arise. And she rose up. And he spake unto her again, saying, Tell me, I beseech thee, the reason of thy supplication; for he was full of prudence, and, because she was a woman, therefore did he trust her not.