ep052 The Self-Made Man

Inja Bill, warrior of the woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, fighting the many enemies of nature. This is the job of the guardian of the forest, Ranger Bill, pouring rain, freezing cold, blistering heat, snow, floods, bears, rattlesnakes, mountain lions.

Yes, all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. There is an old saying which goes, Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend of man.

Most of us are willing to be a friend of man. If we're Christians, it's our duty to lend the helping hand and lend it cheerfully in the spirit of Christian love. But there are a few people living here and there who would like to think they're living in their own private world.

self-sufficient, so they think, and they honestly believe they don't need to do anything for anyone. Isn't it too bad that we have folks like this? There's so much personal benefit to be had from helping others. Don't you feel good when you've done something for someone else? Just for the sake of doing it? I know I do. Well, let's meet one of these unhelpful

people. Right now, in the story I call, the Self-made Man. In the shady river valley, there is a small spread owned by Dutch Vanderheif. Dutch is in his sixties now. His son was killed in the Korean War, and Dutch has his daughter-in-law Julie and his grandson Peter living with him. Let's go out to the lazy de-spread and

Meet Dutch Bandar Haip. You're a peder, Raseys. Mom says to come to lunch right away. Ah, yeah, I come right away. What's taking people away? Ah, he's got bee and bonnet full of mischief. Are you sure, Gramps?