THE MOON AND THE DOG

***THE MOON AND THE DOG*** A man, occupying an important and influential position in the society was often criticized for his honest and just way of dealing with things. Once his friend enquired of him: “Why don’t you give fitting replies to your critics?” To that the person replied: “In my native town lives a widow who has a dog. Whenever the moon shines, it goes outside and barks all night." The friend, confused on that example, asked: “ I didn’t get you… … what is it about the dog and the moon?" "Oh," the man continued, "the moon went on shining -- that's all."