“Yes, dear,” said Father. “And a man has a nice way of saying about the same thing.”
“What is a man’s nice way of saying the same thing, Father?” asked Bobby.
“It is by lifting his hat,” answered Father.
“What does he say when he lifts his hat?” asked Bobby.
“When a man lifts his hat, it’s a way of saying, ‘I am in the presence of friends.’”
“That’s a good story,” said Bobby. “I like it.”
“Put on your hat, my little man,” said Father. “Play you are walking on the street. Betty, play you are a friend.”
Bobby put on his hat and walked up and down the room. Soon Betty met him. Bobby lifted his hat as he passed her.
“Well done, young man,” said Father. “Now tell me what you meant to say when you lifted your hat.”