Ribald Classic: The Wonder-Working Hand

October, 1980

There once lived a poor couple with three sons, Juan, Pedro and Diego. They lived on a small estancia with a few trees that grew pears. Juan and Pedro were handsome and scornful. Diego had a slight crook to his back, but he had a good nature.One day, the father had his sons gather two sackfuls of pears and sent Juan off to sell them at market. On the road, Juan met a shabby old beggarman, who asked him what he had in the bags.Juan smirked and said, "They're full of shit, if you really want...