Gabby's Uncle Edgar became rich because of diligence and patience. He succeeded in making his shoe factory flourish, he was able to buy luxury cars, he managed to send his children to a good school. He was also able to build a big house with a large swimming pool. Gabby was extremely delighted whenever he swam in the swimming pool. But one day came when the water in the pool vanished. Also gone were the big house, the shoe factory, and even the luxury cars.