Growing up in the countryside can be a unique experience, especially when it comes to certain amenities. For one little boy, the outhouse was a constant source of frustration. It was a smelly, uncomfortable necessity that he dreaded using, especially during the extreme temperatures of summer and winter.
One day, the little boy decided that he had had enough of the outhouse. With the creek swollen from spring rains, he saw the perfect opportunity to get rid of the dreaded structure once and for all. Using a large stick, he pushed the outhouse into the creek, watching with satisfaction as it floated away.
However, the little boy’s joy was short-lived. That night, his father summoned him to the woodshed, a punishment that usually meant a spanking. The little boy knew he was in trouble, but he decided to own up to his actions.
When his father asked him if he was responsible for pushing the outhouse into the creek, the little boy answered truthfully. He then tried to use a clever excuse, reminding his father of the story of George Washington and the cherry tree. According to the story, George Washington’s honesty about chopping down the cherry tree had saved him from trouble.
However, the little boy’s father was not impressed. With a witty retort, he reminded his son that George Washington’s father wasn’t in the cherry tree, implying that the consequences of the little boy’s actions would be very different. The little boy learned a valuable lesson that day about honesty and responsibility, one that he would never forget.
