In the small town of Big Piney, Wyoming, there lived an old cowboy. He decided it was time for a shave and a haircut. So, he walked into the local barbershop. The barber, an elderly man named Hans, greeted him with a warm smile.

The old cowboy sat in the chair and explained his problem. 'I can't get all my whiskers off because my cheeks are wrinkled from age,' he said. Hans, the barber, nodded thoughtfully. He had a clever idea to help the cowboy.

Hans reached for a little wooden ball from a cup on the shelf. 'Put this inside your cheek to spread out the skin,' he instructed. The old cowboy did as he was told. He could feel his skin stretch out smoothly.

Hans began to shave the old cowboy's face carefully. The little wooden ball did its job perfectly. Soon, the cowboy's face was smooth and clean. 'That was the cleanest shave I've had in years,' the cowboy exclaimed.

The old cowboy looked at the barber curiously. 'What would happen if I accidentally swallowed that little ball?' he asked. Hans chuckled at the question. He had heard it many times before.

'Just bring it back in a couple of days like everyone else does,' Hans replied with a grin. The old cowboy laughed heartily. He had never heard such a funny answer. He thanked Hans for the great shave.

The old cowboy paid for his shave and haircut. He waved goodbye to Hans and left the barbershop. He felt refreshed and happy. He decided he would visit Hans again soon.

As the old cowboy walked through the town, he thought about the clever barber. He realized that sometimes, a simple solution could make a big difference. He also learned that laughter could make any day brighter. And so, he continued his journey with a smile on his face.