The Lion in the Streets

There is an interesting little story which tells of a man who incessantly snapped his fingers. No matter where he went, no matter what he did, he constantly snapped his fingers. One observer, watching this strange habit, was bold enough to question the man concerning it. “My dear sir,” he replied, I snap my fingers to keep the lions away.” “But,” countered the first man, “there are no lions within a thousand miles of here.” “You see,” replied the man as he continued snapping his fingers, “it’s...