Bill worked up the courage to ask Lynn an important question. He told her about wanting companionship from someone who regards him perfectly and will be loyal during hard times. To his disappointment, when he finished speaking Lynn thought he wanted a puppy and offered to help him pick one out, not realizing he wanted to ask her on a date. The story shows that one's expectations may not match reality.

1. Wisdom
From A
Laugh 145
Momentous Question
For months Bill had been Lynn's devoted admirer.
At long last he had collected sufficient courage to
ask her the momentous question.
"There are quite a lot of advantages to being a
bachelor," Bill began, "but there comes a time
when one longs for the companionship of another
being, a being who will regard one as perfect, as an
idol; whom one can treat as one's absolute own;
who will be kind and faithful when times are hard;
who will share one's joys and sorrows."
To his delight, Bill saw a sympathetic gleam in
Lynn's eyes. Then she nodded in agreement, "I
think it's a wonderful idea! Can I help you pick out
a puppy?"
Reflections
* One’s hopes and expectations are often
not realized. This is the way things are. One
who sees this will have less
disappointments.
* Beware! The ego or ‘I’ or ‘self- conceit’ can
cause a lot of suffering to oneself. He will
have difficulties relating to other people.

2. Wisdom
From A
Laugh 146
Baptism
A father is in church with three of his young
children, including his five year old daughter.
As was customary, he sat in the very front row so
that the children could properly witness the
service.
During this particular service, the minister was
performing the baptism of a tiny infant. The little
five year old girl was taken by this, observing that
he was saying something and pouring water over
the infant's head.
With a quizzical look on her face, the little girl
turned to her father and asked: "Daddy, why is
he brainwashing that baby??"
Reflections
* A young person may misconstrue what a
situation really means.
* Wrong use of words can be quite hilarious.