Theory Infraction

When flashing red lights engulfed my rear view, I actually cussed, which I rarely will do. Hastened to consider my excuse rather quick, I needed a story to make this not stick. “Good morning officer” in an innocent way. He asked was I, “In a big hurry today?” I rambled some nonsense on writing a book. But, I saw that familiar raised-eyebrow look. That’s when these words began spilling out. I said, “I’ve a theory, here’s what it’s about; It seems the world can be slowed down by one inconsiderate person out driving for fun. If they caused a physician a ten-minute delay, then ten with appointments become late that day. Those ten could pass on ten minutes each, to ten other people whom they were to reach. A hundred now affected by one driver’s hands. Are you starting to see how this theory expands? So, I thought to myself, if this theory were true, then I should speed up, as a courtesy to you. I was merely attempting to do something great, to enable those following me not to be late.” With a stoic little grin he replied, “That makes sense. I completely understood your logical defense.” I anxiously asked, “Does that mean a warning?” He said, “Not after what you’ve taught me this morning. The reason is simple, my shift ends at four. My wife will have a honey-do list on the door. If I could delay her ten minutes I’d enjoy a cold drink relaxing in my new lazy-boy. According to your theory, that’s easy to do, just slow someone down; I’m starting with you!”