The Bookseller's Foot: A Humorous Tale of Doctor's Fees

One day, a bookseller was unfortunate enough to drop a heavy box of books on his foot. 'Go to see the doctor,' advised his wife. 'No,' he said. 'I'll wait until the doctor comes into the shop next time. Then I'll ask him about my foot. If I go to see him, I'll have to pay him.'

The next day, the doctor stopped by the shop to buy some books. While the bookseller was fetching them, he seized the opportunity to tell the doctor about his injured foot. The doctor examined it briefly.

'You must put that foot in hot water every night,' the doctor instructed. 'Then you must put something on it.' He took out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it. 'Buy this and apply it to the foot before you go to bed every night,' he said.

'Thank you,' said the bookseller. 'And now, sir, here are your books. How much?'

'Good,' said the doctor. 'I shall not have to pay you anything.'

'Why?' asked the bookseller, confused.

'I told you about your foot, didn't I? I want two pounds for that. If people come to my house, I ask them to pay one pound for a small thing like that. But when I go to their houses, I want two pounds. And I came here, didn't I?'

**What happened to the bookseller one day? (2 points)**A. His foot was wounded by a box of books.B. He lost a box of books.C. He lent the doctor a box of books.D. He sold out all his books.

Answer: A. His foot was wounded by a box of books.