The Fate of Modern Chivalry

I was in the process of moving into my new home when it happened...

I was carrying a load from the back of the car into the house.  Easily.  Swiftly.  I’d packed well.  It was late morning and there were several workmen digging around the exterior of the house, hired by me to replace the drainage system.  One of them was passing by on the driveway, precariously pushing a wheelbarrow overflowing with heavy, muddy tools.  Upon seeing me he dropped it with a hurried clatter, already moving towards me as he called out, “Here, let me help you with that!”

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