Inflation - A mini story

He seemed disturbed after calculating his monthly expenses. Inflation surely was eating into his ‘middle class’ salary. He took a cigarette out of the pack, thought for couple of moments and put it back in to the pack. He began to think of cost cutting measures…
He had two sons aged 10 and 7 and his wife did not have a job. House rent, children’s education, food….no chance of cost cutting. He was getting desperate. Then suddenly he struck upon an idea. It’s a bit cruel but I have to do it he thought. He made up his mind and called his two sons who were playing. He informed his wife that they will be back within an hour or so. On the way also his mind was calculating. This might be little hard on this months budget but on the long run its fine he consoled himself. The boys surely did not like the place their father took him. But after some pressure they agreed. Finally they entered the Barber shop and came out with clean shaven heads. His head was now clear both inside and outside. Once again he calculated : 25X3=75 rupees saved per month for at least 4 -5 months. Damn inflation!