Washington County News | 1927-07-28 | Page 4 | The Creed of a Fool

THE CREED OF A FOOL I am a fool. I believe that fire is a regrettable accident which occurs in the other man's house. I believe that my own house is free from danger, although al-though I take no precaution of any kind. If I stopped to think, I would realize that my house is even as other houses are, but it is unnecessary for me to think about such matters. The other man should think deeply. I believe that fires are caused by carelessness, the carelessness of the other man. I believe that I am privileged privi-leged character. I may throw matches about, cast away half-lighted cigarette stubs without looking to see where they fall. I believe that I can do such things with impunity So far I have not been arrested for arson. I believe that the other man is negligent. neg-ligent. He is culpable and deserves to suffer losses caused by his own stupidity. stupid-ity. A special providence looks after my home and place of business. I believe all this, without any guaranty guar-anty of immunity from the attack of fire. I have no surety that fate has net nominated me for membership in "the club of other men." But, as I have said, I am a fool.