27Jun09

"A fine youngster," said the elderly man to the young mother, sitting opposite him on the train. "I hope you will bring him up to be an upright and conscientious man."
"Yes," smiled the fond mother, "but I'm afraid it's going to be a bit difficult, as------"
"Oh, nonsense," continued the adviser: "as the twig is bent so is the tree inclined."
"I know it," agreed the mother; "but this twig is bent on being a girl, and we are inclined to let it go at that."



Quote for the day:
It is a known fact that a man with a college diploma and ten cents can get a cup of coffee anywhere.