[A good illustration of complete independence. It can be used as a humorous description of a monopoly or as a compliment to a man who has complete control of his own affairs.]
An inquisitive passenger on a railroad recently had the following dialogue:
"Do you use the block system on this road?" inquired the passenger.
"No, sir," replied the conductor, "we have no use for it."
"Do you use the electric or pneumatic signals?"
"No, sir."
"Have you a double track?"
"No."
"Well, of course, you have a train dispatcher, and run all trains by telegraph?"
"No."