Papaw and the Corn Flakes

(Contributed by bhhiatt, title edited by "Agiani")

It was during the Great Depression. Money and jobs were hard to get. B. C. Hiatt and his brother Claud heard of some work pulling tobacco at a farm several miles away and decided to walk there to pick up a day's work.

Pulling tobacco is hard physical labor, especially in the summer heat; but they did the work, collected their pay, and headed on the long walk back home.

They were very hungry after their day of hard work; and as they passed a small cafe, they decided they would spend a little of their hard-earned money for something to eat.

As they looked at the menu, they noticed a new item called "corn flakes." They had never seen or tasted "corn flakes" but had heard that it was good. The price was reasonable, so they each ordered a serving of "corn flakes." We all know today that cornflakes may taste good but would not be a satisfying meal for a couple of hungry laborers, however it was a new experiece for them. They ate their meal without comment and were soon headed down the road.

After walking a couple of miles, Claud turned to B. C. and said, "The next time you want 'corn flakes,' just open your mouth in the sunshine."

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