*

The Master Mason watched as the Foundation Stone was lifted

from its point of origin and swung out

and over the construction site.

“I’d hate to have your job,” said a voice to his left.  He shifted his focus and beamed down at the sceptical looking youngster, “all that responsibility.”

“Oh, it has its moments, you know,” smiled the Mason.

*

Some time later, as the Master Mason oversaw

the intricate manouvres which left the stone in its new position,

a voice from his right piped up, “I’d love to have your job.”

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