“‘Left my money at home.’
“‘Then why not leave the door at home too?’
“‘Afraid of thieves.’
“‘Afraid of thieves? Then leave your door at home to protect your money.’
“‘They can’t break in, because, you see, I’ve got the door.’
“‘Leave your door at home, and take your money with you.’
“‘I never thought of that. How wise you be! You are the wisest man that I ever did see!’
“The sheriff let the travellers pass on unmolested.
“‘The people are all fools here,’ he said.
“‘It would be too bad to harm such simple people,’ said his comrades.