The Farmer Who Caught Young People Stealing Apples

The pastor told me about a farmer in his congregation who had frequently been pestered by a carload of young folks – young folks who delighted in sneaking over his orchard fence and playing havoc with his apples without asking permission. Eventually, the farmer caught the youngsters red handed and full mouthed. Quickly swallowing a chunk of golden delicious, one of the apple thieves sheepishly smiled and said, “We hope you don’t mind we took a few of your apples.""No, not at all,” said the farmer, who was also smiling. He continued, “And I hope you don’t mind I took some of the air out of your tires.” (Source Unknown - Lou Nicholes/Missionary Author)