Several years ago, the story is told of a Mason who always wore his Masonic
ring and lapel pin when in public. On some occasions, he rode the bus from
his home to the downtown area. On one such trip and when he sat down, he
discovered the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change.

As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the
quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh, forget
it, it's only a quarter; who would worry about this little amount." Anyway,
the transit company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it
as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet.

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the
quarter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me too much change."

The driver with a smile replied, " I noticed your Masonic ring and lapel
pin. I have been thinking lately about asking a Mason how to join. I just
wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. You passed
the test. Can you tell me how to become a Mason?"

When the Mason stepped off the bus, he said a silent prayer, "Oh God, Grand
Architect of the Universe, I almost sold you and my beloved Masons out for a
mere quarter."

Our actions are the only Masonic creed some will ever see. This is a really
almost scary example of how people watch us as Masons and may put us
to the test even without us realizing it! Always be diligent, whether it be at the
theater, restaurant, grocery, service station or just driving in traffic.
Remember, whether it be a lapel pin, a ring, or an emblem on the car, you
carry the name of our great fraternity on your shoulders whenever you call
yourself a Mason. You never can tell who might be watching!