Once, there was a boy named Adit. He loved stories.

One day, Adit read a sad story. It was about a boy. "This story is too sad," Adit thought. "I can help. I will tell the truth kindly."

So, Adit went into the story. He became a kind old man. His eyes could not see. He found the young boy in the forest. The boy looked very sad. His pet dog, Tumang, had run away.

"Listen, child," said the Blind Old Man. "I know a secret. Tumang was your father's dog. Your mother, Mother Sumbi, lives far away."

The boy felt confused. He wanted to find his mother. He walked a long, long time. He felt a little sad and alone.

At last, he found Mother Sumbi. "Mother!" he said. "I want to know about my home."

Mother Sumbi was surprised. "Dear son," she said gently. "First, you must pass a test. Build a small boat and a little dam before the sun rises."

The boy tried very hard. He worked all night. The Blind Old Man watched him. He saw the boy's effort. He saw his sad face. The boy wanted to do his best.

But the sun rose too fast. He felt sad. The little boat broke.

Then, a wonderful thing happened. The broken boat began to glow. It turned into a big, green mountain! It stood tall and green.

The boy looked at the mountain. He was not angry. He felt thankful. "Thank you for helping me learn," he said.

Adit went home. He was happy. He had helped the boy learn about his home. The mountain stood as a lovely sign.

Adit remembered his father, Father Wira. "Be kind, Adit," his father always said. "Truth is a gift." Adit smiled. His father was right.

Truth is important, but we must share it with kindness.