Do Not Judge at First Glance, But Take Time to Look Beyond byBehcet Kaya
The following short story is one I heard as a little boy when I was around nine years of age. Both the origin and the author remain unknown. Since I do not recall the names of the characters, or where the story took place, I will take literary license to add those details. The story revolves around two men who grew up along the Mississippi River and became friends at a very early age. Mr. Endicot Willes and Mr. Liam Young’s friendship began in kindergarten, continuing on through elementary school, middle school, and high school. From the time they were old enough to handle a fishing rod, they spent most Saturdays fishing on the banks of the river. Although they attended different colleges, they remained friends into their adult years. Entering their adult life, Mr. Endicot Willes became known as a sharp, street-smart, businessman. He opened a fish restaurant which became very popular and successful. His parents were well-off, with a fleet of ships and barges to transport cargo. In c...