🛸 We'll see

There was an old farmer who had only one horse.

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One day his horse ran away.

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His neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically, “you must be so sad.”

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“We’ll see,” the farmer replied.

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The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it 20 other wild horses.

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“How wonderful,” the neighbors exclaimed! “Not only did your horse return, but you received two more.  What great fortune you have!”

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“We’ll see,” answered the farmer.

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The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg.

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The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.  “Now your son cannot help you with your farming,” they said.  “What terrible luck you have!”

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“We’ll see,” replied the old farmer.

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The following week, the country went to war, and every able-bodied young man was drafted to fight. The war was terrible and killed every young man, but the farmer’s son was spared, since his broken legs prevented him from being drafted.

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The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out. “Such great news. You must be so happy!”

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The man smiled to himself and said once again.“We’ll see.”

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