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Guarding the Door

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Mulla’s mother was heading out to the public washing pool. Before leaving, she told Mulla, "Watch the front door while I'm gone." A few minutes later, Mulla's aunt stopped by and said, "Tell your mother that we are coming over for dinner tonight." Mulla realized he needed to deliver the message, but he also had strict orders to guard the door. So, he took the front door off its hinges, hoisted it onto his shoulders, and carried it all the way to the washing pool. His mother saw him and yelled, "What is wrong with you?!" Mulla replied, "My aunt is coming for dinner. I needed to tell you, but I also had to guard the door. So I brought it with me to keep it safe!"