Grandma's a Player

Once upon a time, when my grandmother was young, a would be suitor let her know that he was interested in holding her hand.  They were walking down a country road just then.  She didn't share the interest, but not wanting to hurt his feelings she cleverly found a solution in nature.  She stooped down, picked up a stick, and told the boy, "You can hang on to the other end of this stick if you like."    True Story.