- His friend walks by asking him to play.
- He says he can't because he's stuck painting a fence
- They ask if they can help
- He say no, because it requires so much "expertise"
- They are now hooked onto the idea that they want to paint the fence
- He argues with them a little longer and lets them try if they give him something in return (ie: an apple or a toy boat) and they be really careful.
- They whitewash the fence and he gets something for free!
If only that worked nowadays.
"Aw come on! Can't I try to do your algebra?"
"Alright, if you're really careful"