IT'S POOR AS HELL

It's poor as hell

It's poor as hell

Blog Article

Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Hood and Bede. And they were called that because one often said, "Eh, poor," and the other added, "Yes, poor.". d In fact, they lived the same way d.
A collapsed shack, a fallen fence, weeds in the garden, the field is overgrown with grass, and in the stable mice settled, for the lack of other animals.
- Eh, thin.
- Yes, poor.
And their conversations were pretty much the same every time:
- Brother, they promised us a good life, but they didn't give it to us... it's no good.
- No, they didn't give it to us, that's why we're poor.
- Yeah, they promised us a new house, but they didn't give us one.
- And we have nothing to make it with? And so poor.
- They said they'd plow our land, but they didn't... too bad.
- How can we plow it without a horse?? Poor.
That's how they lived together, one will say, the other will say.
One day a wanderer passed by and asked them to spend the night.
His brothers let him go. Why not let a good man in?? They sat down at the table, had a meager meal, and started a conversation:


- Why is it so poor here?? - Asked the wanderer.
- You see, they promised us a good life, but they don't give it to us... Oh, that's too bad.
The other brother is in agreement:
- Yes, that's why we're poor.
- They promised us a new house, but they didn't give us one.
- d And what do we build it on? d? Poor.
- They told us they'd plow the land. It's winter soon and they're not even scratching. Eh thin.
- And we'll plow it without a horse? Poor.
- You, my dear man, walk in many lands. A lot of
I've seen a lot of people, I've talked to a lot of people. Maybe you can tell us why we're doing this
. - It's poor!
- Why don't you give me a hint?? I'll give you a hint. Just
You live together, but you say your words apart, and you don't get extra. - Eh, I don't understand.
- Yes, it's obvious that we're not smart enough.
- What's not to understand?? Say both words together, then "A" and add the work that has already been done, "Thinly or poorly, but we ate dinner tonight. - Yeah, I see, and also?
- Well, for better or worse, you have a field, and for worse, but..
You'll be able to dig it up. And then you'll get your house all fixed up. - Well, for better or for worse, but we've understood!
They saw the wanderer off in the morning, and began to speak in a new way.
And for that, we have to do something. They climbed on the roof and patched up the holes with chaff:
- Well, brother? "For better or for worse, we've fixed the roof!
- At the very least, yes!
They've got their hands on the walls. Here a joint will be replaced, here a log for..
They put a place, they level the corner there..! We'd have done it by spring.
- Well, brother, we got the house fixed, for better or for worse!
- We've done it, at least, but we've done it!
When spring came, they began to plough the field. Long
but at least they managed to sow it in time for the sowing season and planted bread. Then in the fall they collected the money for food and seeds and bought a horse with the surplus. They brought some timber on it, and instead of a bent fence, they put a paling with a gate. And with the rest we bought a piglet.
And so they began to live. One of them starts the job, and the other one immediately picks it up and helps. A year went by, another year, another year, and finally, for better or worse, their life got back to normal. They did a poor job of rebuilding the house, but it was not a house, it was a mansion! They've tripled the field.
We got married, but what's a woman without a cow?? But thanks to the wanderer, at least
and they bought not one but two cows for their wives!
And now, for better or worse, they've got milk! And where there's milk, there's sour cream, and butter, and cottage cheese, and they even made cheese!
The same wanderer once passed by. He didn't recognize the place, and since it was still noon, he went on his way. Only the brothers, who were already at the table having dinner, saw him through the window, and nearly knocked the table over, rushing after him. He sees the big men running after him, so he rushes out on his own, but it's too late. His brothers caught up with him and rejoiced that such a wise and bright man had come to them. We brought him to our mansion, at the table in
We sat him in a red corner, we dined him, we gave him the best bits and pieces. And after dinner, they sat down on the bunk and started talking: "You're a wise man, aren't you?! Told us just two words to unite, and how our life has changed! We've been living poorly, but we've become rich! - We sure did! We're getting rich, for better or for worse! You've probably helped so many! You're respected everywhere and honored for your wisdom! - What reverence is there? They laugh more and more, or even call you a charlatan. - Oh, yeah?? - That's how it works. You tell people how to fix it, and they've read too many books and heard too many wise men, thinking that
Everything in life is complicated and complicated, and they say: "Eh, if it were that simple, everyone would live well, but something doesn't work.". - But it didn't work out? They should have tried it!
- That's the thing, they don't even want to try it! They don't believe it. And that's why they chase me away.
- So you live with us! "Forlornly, but there's plenty of room. - For better or for worse, there's enough to eat!
- What am I going to do with you?? I am old now, my legs can hardly walk. The power's wrong in my hands.
- Well, we'll have kids soon! So you'll be telling them stories,
To teach you some intelligence! That they don't listen to smart guys, but to your wisdom, simple and useful. - Well, if I'll be useful to you, then I'll stay. "I'll do anything to help, but I'll do it all! And so they began to live together. And all the people around us wondered how they did it,
And that's why they're chasing me away? They ask the brothers, and they say so, and so we do.
And everyone shakes their head: "Eh, that's not what you're saying. You're hiding something. But it's too late
"It would have been so easy, everyone would have lived well, but it didn't work out.".

�. Lepyoshkin

Report this page