Description
Igbin (Snail), an extremely rich farmer in Lagoni, is very cautious about whom his daughters will marry. Ijapa, who has designs on Igbin’s last born daughter, convinces both father and daughter that he cares about her, and pretends to own a farm, just outside the town, and doing very well.
Experiencing a lot of financial difficulties after marrying Igbin’s daughter, Ijapa starts to steal from the same farm that he has passed off as his. As time goes by Igbin, becoming more and more reassured that Ijapa is doing well for himself, draws him closer thinking he can trust him. When Ijapa is almost caught at the farm he is stealing from he decides to steal from his father-in-law’s farm instead, taking advantage of their closeness. He is finally caught and Igbin, shocked and angry by Ijapa’s deception, is relentless in his treatment of him. The treatment, witnessed in the morning by passers-by, is so severe and not only does it bring disgrace on Ijapa, but also almost ends his life.
One cannot help but wonder what the reaction of the same passers-by will be when they find Ijapa in this same situation, on their way back in the evening.
