Five Masters and One Baker
In a little town with one well and one bakery, there lived a steward named Caleb who was famous for being “reliable.” People said it the way they say “stone” or “clock.” If you put work in his hands, it came back finished. So five masters hired him at once. The first was Master Ledger, who loved straight lines and hated surprises. “Your virtue,” he said, “is keeping everything counted. No waste. No deviation.” The second was Master Trumpet, who lived for applause. “Your virtue,” she said, “is being seen doing good. Give generously, but make sure the giving glitters.” … Continue reading Five Masters and One Baker