A young man who wants to see the world signs on to a tramp\u00a0steamer to be trained as a helmsman. He masters the classroom\u00a0instruction, then starts his practical training on the wheel\u00a0of the vessel. In his first lesson, the mate gives him a\u00a0heading, and the young fellow holds to it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then the mate orders, “Come starboard.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pleased at knowing immediately which way starboard is, the\u00a0young man leaves the helm and walks over to his instructor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The mate has an incredulous look on his face as the helm\u00a0swings freely. Then, rather gently considering the\u00a0circumstance, he asks politely, “Could you bring the ship\u00a0with you?”
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One morning while a locksmith had come to change the locks\u00a0in my house, I realized I had to run a few errands. I turned\u00a0to him, a sweet older man, and said I was heading out. As I\u00a0got to the front door, I noticed my sad-faced dog staring at\u00a0me from the living room. “I love you, sweet boy,” I said.\u00a0“Now you be good. Okay?”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
From the other room I heard a voice answer, “Okay.”<\/p>\n
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