Story 46

  A faqih had a very ugly daughter and when she attained puberty no

one was inclined to marry her in spite of her dowry and wealth.

        Bad is the brocade and damask cloth

        Which is upon an ugly bride.

  At last it became necessary to marry her to a blind man and it is

related that on the said occasion a physician arrived from Serandip

who was able to restore sight to the blind. The faqih, being asked why

he had not put his son-in-law under treatment, replied: 'I fear that

if he is able to see he will divorce my daughter.'

      It is better if the husband of an ugly woman is blind.