“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”

– Saint Augustine, early Christian theologian and philosopher

“Just a minute,” said Jerry. “I need to respond to a post.”

“Something important?” I asked, leaning back in my chair.

“Maybe,” he replied. “It’s someone asking for a quote.”

I watched as Jerry perused the message on his smartphone.

“At nine-thirty at night?” I glanced at my watch. “Kind of late, isn’t it?”

“Naw, this is pretty common,” replied Jerry. “I get posts at all hours.”

I watched Jerry double-thumb a quick text message, proof it and then hit send.

“I don’t understand,” I said. “Can&rsquo...

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