The True Reason

A salesman breaks down on a remote country road,
and a farmer in the adjacent field comes over.
Soon they discover that they are Masonic Brothers.

After some chatting, the salesman says that he is concerned
as he has an important appointment in the local town.

The farmer tells him not to worry, that he can use his car.
The farmer said he would call a friend and get the car repaired
while the salesman went to his appointment.

Off goes the salesman and a couple of hours later
he returns but unfortunately the car is needs a part,
which won't arrive until the next morning.

"It's not a problem," says the farmer,
"use my telephone and reschedule your first appointment tomorrow,
stay with us tonight and I’ll see that the car is done first thing!"

The farmers' wife prepares a wonderful meal and they share an excellent evening.
The salesman sleeps soundly and when he awakes there is his car,
repaired and ready to go.

After a full country breakfast the salesman thanks
both the farmer and his wife for their hospitality.

As he and the farmer walk to his car he turns and says
"my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask,
did you help me because I am a Mason?"

"No" was the reply,
"I helped you because I am a Mason"