In a small town, there was an orphan boy living with his pet dog. Having no parents while growing up, he lived having no one to guide and to discipline him. So, the boy always made fun of people he encountered. He always acted ill in front of people to gain something from them. He used his dog and told that it was dying to ask money from people. He always told lies to make something for living. At first, people had been fallen from his act and lended him money. The old man saw everything he did and whispered, "One day, you will learn your lesson." he sighed. As time passed, they got used to it. Nobody believed him anymore.

One day, his dog had given food with seasoning that was harmful for him. It went ill and the boy noticed that his dog was dying. He went to the street to ask for help, but people neglected him thinking t'was another fake act. The boy had nothing to do but to cry out loud while watching his dog dying. Fortunately, the same old man who was watching him approached. "What happened, child?" he asked. "My dog got food poisoned. Nobody's there to help because they thought I'm just fooling them again." Immediately, the old man carried the dog with the boy and rushed to the nearest animal clinic. In an hour, the dog recovered and the boy felt relieved. "Thank you, sir." the boy said while sobbing. "You know child, you should stop lying to people to gain something. Because the day will come like this, nobody will no longer pay attention." the old man tapped the boy's shoulder and left the clinic.

Three months passed, the dog was fully recovered. Along with the boy, they performed some tricks and show to the crowd for living. People loved it and they lend help and penny for the boy. The boy looked around and found the old man. "I'm proud of you." the old man whispered. And the boy smiled.
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