There once was an indian chief whose son was given a beautiful pony. The people of the tribe marveled at the great good fortune of the chief's son. They said, "Your son is very lucky to have received such a valuable pony." The chief said, "Maybe".

One day, the braves of the tribe were determined to go on a raid and gain many valuables for themselves and their tribe. The people said, "Your son is lucky to have been given a strong pony and is young and will prove himself." The chief said, "Maybe".

While the son was preparing to go on the raid, he fell from his pony and broke his leg. The people lamented the chief's son could not go on the raid. "Your son is most unlucky to have broken his leg at this time." The chief said, "Maybe".

After much preparation, the braves went on the raid. The battle was very fierce and many braves died and many were wounded. The chief's son whose leg was broken was the only brave in the tribe not seriously wounded. The people again marveled at the good luck of the chief's son. "Your son is lucky to have been out of that battle". The chief said, "Maybe."