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242. The Bodhisatta And The Tree-Fairy

Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born into a merchant’s family and was named ‘Wise.’ When he grew up he entered into partnership with another merchant named ‘Wisest’ and traded with him. And these two took five hundred wagons of merchandise from Benares to the country districts, where they disposed of their wares, returning afterwards with the proceeds to the city. When the time for dividing came, Wisest said, “I must have a double share.” “Why so?” asked Wise.