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I enjoyed the refresher course in the shape and design of an antique Ford truck. Nevertheless, the vengeful side of me was praying for a hailstorm that would overshadow the irreparable damage my handkerchief-covered fingerprints had surely done.
Upon departing the area where the cars were parked, I realized what I might have said for being granted such a great privilege as to “see” these wonderful antiques. It could have gone something like this:
“I’m going to check out these cars by putting a handkerchief over my fingers so I won’t leave any nasty prints. Now, if that doesn’t offend you enough, I’ll call the local newspaper, ask them to send out a photographer, and then I’ll climb in and grab the steering wheel with both hands and dare you to pry me loose. In the process, I’ll touch things that haven’t been touched in years.”
I didn’t do that, being the shy, gentle type that I am. But, for any of you who have an interest in antique cars and would like to visit a display of any kind, it might be persuasive if you said, “Well, I know this blind guy in Iowa who was actually allowed to check out a car by putting a handkerchief over his fingers.”
The owner might just consider the request and become extra generous. As an added insurance, please emphasize that the handkerchief, glove, or sock is extra clean and lint free. Let me know if the strategy works.
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