Three friends and the old man
Halimatu Sanusi

Three friends went to Baba Halima's Restaurant to eat because they heard that Baba Halima forgets things easily.

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After they ate some food.

The first friend stood up to leave just when Baba asked him for money.

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"Baba, I paid before eating,'' The boy answered.

Baba apologised and let him go.

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The second friend got up almost immediately. Baba asked him for his money too.

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"Haba Baba Halima, I paid you before that boy left," he said.

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Baba stared at him he doubted that he had collected any money from the boy.

"Sorry my son, I must have forgotten," he said.

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The third friend decided to pretend like he had paid earlier and needed to collect his change.

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Baba looked up angrily and said today I will arrest all of you for cheating me.

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Three friends and the old man
Author - Halimatu Sanusi
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Language - English
Level - First paragraphs