The Honest Woodcutter..
Once upon a time, there lived a poor woodcutter near a forest. Every day he went to the forest to cut wood and sell it to earn his living. He was very honest and hardworking.
One day, while cutting wood near a river, his axe slipped from his hand and fell into the deep water. The woodcutter became very sad because the axe was the only tool he had.
Suddenly, a fairy appeared from the river. She asked him why he was crying. The woodcutter told her the truth. The fairy went into the river and came back with a golden axe.
"Is this your axe?" she asked.
"No," replied the woodcutter.
Then she brought a silver axe.
"No, that is not mine either," said the woodcutter.
Finally, the fairy brought an iron axe.
"Yes! That is my axe," the woodcutter said happily.
The fairy was pleased with his honesty. She rewarded him with all three axes. The woodcutter thanked her and returned home happily.
Moral: Honesty is the best policy