The Three Travelers Under the golden hues of the setting sun, three weary travelers made their way through a quiet valley. The road had been long, and their feet ached from the journey. As they passed by a modest house, they saw a woman standing at the door, her eyes scanning the horizon as if waiting for someone. Seeing their exhaustion, she stepped forward and said, “Please, come in and rest. My husband is away on business, but I will prepare some food and water for you.” The three men exchanged glances before the eldest among them spoke, “We appreciate your kindness, but we will wait for your husband to return before entering.” The woman, though puzzled by their insistence, nodded and returned inside. She prepared a simple meal, keeping an eye on the road until, at last, her husband arrived. When he stepped through the door, she eagerly told him about the three strangers outside. Intrigued, he stepped out and welcomed them in. But one of the travelers raised a hand and said, “We can...