Hoja's two questions!

 Here is the translation of the Mulla Hojja anecdote into Indian English:

 Once, Hojja did not have a single coin with him. He was worried, wondering how he could manage to get a few coins. He had already borrowed money from all his acquaintances.

After thinking a lot, an idea struck him. He went to the market. On a board in his hand, he had written: "I will give you a clear answer to any two of your questions! In return, 10 coins must be paid as my fee."

Seeing this, a merchant approached Hojja and asked, "Isn't 10 coins too much for just two questions?"

Hojja replied, "It is too much."

The merchant continued, "Isn't cheating people like this a big mistake?"

Hojja agreed, "It is a mistake."

Immediately, the merchant reacted, "But I was just about to ask my first question!"

Hojja then said, "I have answered your two questions and, in return, I have received the 10 coins. Now you can leave."

The merchant walked away without arguing.