A neighbor borrowed his donkey so often that finally, Hodja decided to put a stop to it.
After locking his donkey in the barn, Hodja sat on his front steps. At his neighbor’s approach Hodja burst into crocodile tears over the death of the beloved animal.
When the neighbor heard the tragic news he sat down next to Hodja, lamenting the loss of the donkey, and remembered how useful it had been. They were both surprised when at that moment the donkey began to bray.
Infuriated, the neighbor turned to Hodja and accused him of being a liar.
“What,” said Hodja, “you believe my donkey but you don’t believe me!”