Did You Hear About The Time I Asked My Sister To Walk Behind Me?

Archie and Cathy Brown were nearly two years apart, age wise. They did not always get along. Archie thought that since he was older, he should have some respect from his sister, and some privileges she did not have. And he did not always conduct himself in a way that drew respect from Cathy, or privileges from his folks for that matter.

For instance, there was that time, when Arch was ten and Cathy was eight. Their mom, Betty, sent the kids to the Ben Franklin 5 & Dime, for some embroidery thread. It was about six block from their home. As they entered the business district of the small community, Archie turned to Cathy and said, “Walk behind me, about three steps, so no one will know we are together. It is embarrassing to have you walking with me.”

Do you think that helped build Cathy’s respect for her brugly other?