Herkamer was having trouble at work. It seems that his boss could never quite make up his mind as to exactly what he wanted to do, and he would take it out on Herkamer. For example, his boss would say, “Herkamer, I want you to make more sales, but don't make more sales.” Or, he would say, “Let's start a new promotion, but I don't want anything new going on around here. Stay the course.” Of course, poor old Herkamer never quite knew what to do, so he would often be in trouble with the boss.
Finally, one day Herkamer's boss said as he was staring down at some papers on his desk, “Herkamer, I want you to go over there, but make sure you stay here because I might need you,” and Herkamer replied angrily, “What in the heck is that supposed to mean?” Herkamer's boss looked up angrily and responded, “You do as I say or you're fired, but don't you even begin to think that you will lose your job over this!” Herkamer bowed and shook his head as he watched his boss look down at the papers on his desk once again as if Herkamer wasn't even in the room.
Finally, Herkamer decided to visit his old friend Brother Hadley. Brother Hadley always seemed to have the right words for him, and Herkamer's wife Gertrude would often insist that Herkamer visit Brother Hadley when he was in trouble. Bother Hadley was an old country farmer who wore bib overalls that covered his large upper torso. He was deep country in looks, but also had a crooked nose that was from his part Indian heritage. Although he didn't look like much from a world view, the wisdom he possessed and the obscure doctorate that he held in philosophy were well disguised. Brother Hadley always knew what to say when times were rough.
Herkamer left work, and traveled down the old country road to the farm where Brother Hadley lived. As he approached the small, county dwelling where Brother Hadley lived, Herkamer saw him sitting on a rocking chair whittling on the porch. Herkamer stopped his car, open the door, and Brother Hadley stopped his whittling and stood to greet him.
Herkamer was just about to greet him when...
Stay tuned for the conclusion of the story tomorrow. Same Blog Spot. Same Blog Time. Until tomorrow...Why Say More?
I'm hooked. What did brother Hadley say?
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