A third grade teacher always took role call each morning and had the pupils’ answer by reciting a short poem. The first kid sat in the first row was a teacher’s pet. He stood. and said, “My name is Dan, and when I become a man, I would like to go to Japan if I can, and I think I can.†The next kid was a little girl who sat in the middle of the room. She stood up and answered the roll call by Stating, “My name is Suzy, and when I become a lady I would like to have a baby . . . if I can, and I think I can.†The next on the list was Little Johnny, a smart guy sitting in the back of the room. He stood up and said, “My name is Johnny, and I don’t give a darn about Japan but I would like to help Suzy in her plan if I can and I think I can!â€
