The ATM story

I had to draw some money from ATM. let me tell you, Sahibganj, my ex-hometown, is famous for ATM machines. Near my house, were 3 ATMs, and the next closest ATM was a kilometre away.
I went to the 1st ATM, the closest one. Its closed shutter made me sad. Although I was not much sad as I knew this ATM remains closed most often.
I walked till the second ATM, which is at a distance of around 250 metres from the previous one. The ATM room was open, and I could se the ATM machine clearly. But there was something that was more clear. It was nothing but a signboard where the following was written:

"ATM is out of order. Sorry for the inconvenience"

I had to walk till the 3rd ATM. It too was open, and contained no signboard outside. A customer was inside. I went on the gate, and waited for my turn. Soon the customer finished his work and came out. He seemed quite satisfied at his transaction. I asked him in hindi whether the ATM worked. He replied in affirmation.

I finally entered the ATM room. The AC was turned on. The ATM screen was waiting for its next customer. I inserted the card and entered the password. It accepted my card. Ifollowed the procedure and entered the amount. the screen had the following written:

"Your transaction is being processed. Please wait"

I felt bit relieved. What to do, I didn't know that after some time the same ATM screen would show, "Sorry, the ATM is unable to transact!!!"

I angrily came out of the ATM room, and caught the same old gentleman who had told me that the ATM works. The fellow replied me that the ATM has no money, and he had actually gone there to check the account balance.

I had heard a saying, "Do not count the chickens before the eggs are hatched". That day I had learnt a new thing, "Do not trust the ATM unless you receive the money".

I finally came back home. I could have walked/cycled till the 4th ATM. But I remained at home itself, as I had recalled a previous matter regarding that ATM. The ATM room was open, and a good number of persons was in it. I went in, and saw that the ATM machine was switched off, and those persons were actually enjoying the presence in the AC, which was turned on. They could get this free treat in the hot summer.