His parents raised him with strong Christian values. He knew right from wrong. He always displayed good manners.
Then again, he had to when, as a boy, Bob Brown would help clerk the small grocery store his dad operated on the south side of Cleveland. Brown can’t tell you how many times he uttered the words “Can I help you please?”
He enjoyed people, engaging in conversation. It gave Brown a sense of connection and responsibility.
All that said, this day would be different. This day would test his manners like no other, making certain Brown behaved to his utmost standards.