One day, Jeha went to a banquet to which he had been invited, wearing old, tattered clothes. No one paid him any attention when he entered. So he returned home, put on his finest garments, and went back to the party. This time, everyone received him warmly, honored him, and seated him at the head of the gathering.

When the table was set and the dishes arrived, Jeha dipped his sleeve into the food and said:

“Eat, my sleeve!”

The guests were astonished, so Jeha explained:

“Why, it is my clothes that were invited to this party, and not I! So eat, my sleeve, for you are more deserving of this meal than me!”