was Ali working close to home?
No
who was the letter writer?
Nasreddin.
Was Nasreddin helpful?
No
What did he say about the way he writes?
my writing is so strange that only I can read it,
Did Ali want a letter written?
Yes
To send to who?
his wife
why didn't he write it?
he could neither read nor write
what did Nasreddin inquire?
Has the letter got to go far
was it easy for Ali to get a letter writer?
no
why not?
he had to work all day
when could he get someone?
late at night
what was Nassredin doing?
He was already in bed
was he happy about the visit?
No
how much would it cost?
a lot
why?
he had to travel a long way to read the letter
why did he have to travel?
only he could read it
What is the first thing Nassredin said?
It is late
and what else?
"What do you want?"
How did Ali answer?
I want you to write a letter to my wife
Did Nasreddin do anything before talking about the distance?
Yes