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A Story

Once upon a time, in our very own
time, there was a young man who
stood upon the threshold of his
life as an adult. His parents had
loved and praised him, so that his
heart lay open to love; his teachers
had instructed him in the needs of
society and the joys of achievement,
so that he expected much of himself;
and his beloved had chosen him above
all others, till death did them part,
so that his daily life was full of
happiness and pride. Strong in his
youth, trusting his strength, he
chose to enter a demanding and useful
profession, one of the great tasks of
the world, a task which would call
forth his utmost abilities and am-
bitions..

 

His guidance counsellor said it was
an interesting choice, of course,
but since his type of person was |
especially good with children, and
primary teachers were so in demand,
and nurses also, and by the way how
fast could he type? And his beloved
said, how about not making any plans
for next year. I have to see about
my job first; then if it looks like
we need the money you can always

line up a job in Toronto. And his
parents said to him, sharing of goals
and working together are the impor-
tant things in life, the sacrifices
you make now will deepen the love

you already share. And his old
teachers said to him, how is your
beloved's work coming? You must be
very proud of such a promising be-
loved. And you want to work also,
how fast can you type? And his
father said to him in private, I
know you had high hopes for yourself,
but don't worry, soon there will be
children, you have to think of the
important things first, children
change your entire life, you learn
to live for their sakes, not just
yourself.

And the young man was doubtful
whether this advice was in his best
interests, but their love and their
experience caused him to doubt him-
self, and besides the employers he
talked to were sure that his type

of person tended to quit and wasn't
worth training, but he did have a
delightful smile and how fast could
he type? And his pastor who had
studied psychology and sociology,
with a minor in ethical systems, ex-
plained that there was nothing wrong
in the young man's dilemma, just the
natural insecurity felt when choosing
a career. However, boys have a
special aptitude for loving and ser-
ving others and finding fulfillment
in that fashion, because after all,
it is their natural instinct.