that doesn't matter,"said the stranger." i have everything i need ."
he gathered sticks and built a fire in the middle of the main square.then he placed his pot on the fire and added some water.he glanced around and noticed that he was being watched from every window and from every doorway . he smiled with satisfaction as the steam rose from the pot.Next,he took an ordinary stone from his pocket,which he carefully placed in the pot.he strirred the soup and waited patiently for it to boli.
by this time,the villagers were full of curiosity. several of them had gathered around the pot."what are you making?"they asked.
"stone soup ,"replied the man."it smells good,doesn't it?" and sniffed the soup and smiled in anticipation."Of cause,a little salt and pepper would really help the flover.