Shrewd Todie and Lyzer the Miser
Author
Isaac Bashevis
Singer
Appeared in
The World Treasury of Children's Literature, III
Story Summary
Shrewd Todie borrows a silver spoon from his neighbor Lyzer the Miser and the next day returns two silver spoons, claiming that the one gave birth to the other. This sets the stage for an elaborate con that will really get the best of Lyzer the Miser.