It was a beautiful spring morning.
There was not a cloud in the sky, and the sun was shining brightly, so Mr
Andrews was surprised when he saw an old gentleman at the bus stop. The gentleman
had a big strong umbrella in his hand. Mr Andrews said to him, “Do you think we
are going to have rain today?”
“No,” answered the old gentleman. “I
don’t think so.” “Then why are you carrying the umbrella
on such a warm day?” The gentleman smiled and explained, “I am an old
gentleman, and my legs are not very strong. It has become very difficult for me
to walk without a walking stick. But when I carry a walking stick, people say
that I am old and they feel sorry for me. And I don’t like that. When I carry
an umbrella in fine weather, people only say, “Look at that stupid man!”