Go North

Man digs hole.
Finds precious object.
Takes it home.
Wipes it clean.

Genie appears.

Genie says, “I will grant you one wish.”
Man says, “I expected three.”
Genie says, “Only one - and you will have to work for it.”
Man says, “Then I want to live forever.”

Compass appears in man’s hand.
Folded paper in the other.

Genie says, “Follow the instructions. Use the compass.”
Vanishes.

Man unfolds paper.
Reads: “Go North.”

Man walks.
Days pass.
Snow deepens.
Sky turns white.

Man keeps walking.
Reaches North Pole. Stops.
Looks down.
Folded paper.

Man picks it up.
Unfolds.
Reads: “Go North.”