Midas's Touch
This is the story of King Midas. Many centuries ago, there was a beautiful kingdom. This kingdom was ruled by a king named Midas. It is said that he possessed so much gold that he could buy an entire city. He loved his gold immensely.
But no one had ever seen the gold he possessed. The kingdom always wondered where so much gold could be hidden.
— Where do you think our king hides so much gold? — I have no idea! How can you own so much gold and never show it?
The King's Secret and the Queen's Worry
The truth was that King Midas always kept his gold locked away in the dungeon. He went there every day to count his numerous gold bars and coins. The Queen was amused and often made jokes.
— My dear, don't count your gold every day. What if one day you have less? — Don't even joke about such a thing. Don't you know how priceless gold is? Look at the gold necklace you're wearing. Isn't it beautiful? Look how shiny it is!
The Value of Gold vs. Happiness
— It is beautiful, yes. But no matter how priceless it is, it cannot buy us happiness. — It can buy me all the happiness. You won't understand. How can anything be more beautiful than this?
The Queen disagreed, but she knew there was no point arguing with her husband. The King's love for gold
