A SIX-THOUSAND PESO SERVANT

One of the richest men in the province was Mr.Cruz. He had many helpers. He treated them all kindly so they were very fond of him. They often told him their troubles and asked his advice.
Among his helpers were Ador and Madz. Ador was paid a wage of three thousand pesos a month and Madz was paid six thousand pesos.
Ador and Madz often met at their work. Ador's job was hard. He had to move heavy furniture about. He carried large boxes up and down the stairs.
Madz' work was much lighter. He carried messages for Mr.Cruz. He wrote letters for him. He kept his account, too.
Ador often wondered.
"Why does Madz receive more pay than I? I work harder for less money." He went to Mr.Cruz and said, "Something puzzles me,Sir." and he told to him his problem.
Mr.Cruz listened and then answered,
"I will show you why. There is indeed a difference between your wage and Madz. But first, do you see that loaded truck over there- the one that has stopped in the street? Ask the driver for me what he has on his truck."
Ador went to ask the driver and then returned. "The truck is loaded with palay on sacks," he reported.
"Where is the palay going?" asked Mr.Cruz.
Ador went back to the truck driver, spoke to him again and came back. "The palay will be sent to the city," he reported.
"Where is the palay from?" Mr.Cruz inquired.
Once more Ador ran out into the street and asked the driver.
Ador was told this and next his master wanted to know how much it cost per cavan. Again, Ador ran out to ask the driver. Altogether he made five trips in order to answer his master's questions.
Then Mr.Cruz sent for Madz and said, "Please go to that driver,Madz. I want to know what he has on his truck."
Madz went and after a short while came back,
"Well?" asked his master.
"The driver says that he comes from Barrio Castillo" says Madz. "His load of palay came from Lingayen town. He says he is taking it to the city of Dagupan. He has more than one hundred cavans of palay on the truck. A cavan costs nine hundred fifty pesos. Is that all, Sir?"
"Yes, thank you, Madz. Now, Ador," said Mr.Cruz after Madz left, "do you understand why Madz gets a bigger wage than you?"
Ador nodded. "Yes, Sir. MADZ THINKS WHILE HE WORKS."

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