A potter and a washerman lived in adjoining houses. The potter was lazy. The washerman did everything on time. So everyone appreciated the punctual washerman. The potter became jealous of the washerman.

On a day, the potter, told the king, “My lord, all the elephants in Persia are white. They look very beautiful.” The king said, “What to do? All the elephants in our palace are black in colour,” he sighed.