George Washington's Journey Through The Woods

It was a beautiful evening and George Washington was out taking a stroll in the woods. This weekend was a short vacation for the first president, and he had decided to spend it in England to take his mind off the busy life. On this particular evening, Washington was walking on a nature trail through the woods. He had a map with him showing the way, but it was becoming harder to follow as the sky got darker and darker. Soon, the woods became so dark, that he could not see the map at all.

“Oh my, what shall I do now?!” Washington stood in the middle of the dark forest scratching his head. “It is much too dark for me to see the map, and I might have already lost my way.” He looked around in confusion. “Was I to take a right- or maybe

“I mean, it is quite unusual to see a person awake at this time, let alone walking through the woods.” He chuckled to himself. “Well, you see I am-“ “You are tired and I must be on my way.” The man took Washington’s hand and shook it. “Very nice meeting you, sir. By the way, my name is Robin Hood. What is yours?” “It is George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, and I-“ “President of what?” he interrupted. “Please listen, I am LOST. I don’t know where to go and I cannot see my map very well. It has been so many hours, and I am getting scared that I might not find my way out. Oh, please help me, I need to find my way back.” Robin Hood looked down and sighed. “Fine, I will help you out of the woods. But first, can I ask you something?” “Yes, what is it?” “What is this? It looks incredibly ridiculous.” He said petting Washington’s wig. “Um- that is my hair. Please don’t touch me.” “It cannot be your hair, it’s too…….weird. Here let me check. Hold this.” Robin Hood handed Washington the torch, and with both hands tugged the president’s wig and pulled it off. The young man could not contain himself and fell to the ground in laughter, waving the wig around in his

“That is not something that should be done to a president. Now give it back.” “President or not, that is just too humorous! Oh I love a good laugh!” Robin Hood tossed Washington his wig and stood up, still laughing. “Come, let’s go.” The two ventured through the woods for a long while. The majority of the time, though, Robin Hood raced across the brush, as Washington struggled to catch up from behind. “Come on old man, it’s only a small distance left. No need to struggle George!” Shouted Robin Hood from up ahead. “I am not struggling!” Washington panted. “And please don’t call me that. I would prefer President Washington or at least Mr. Washington.” “What, I can’t quite hear you, George! You are too far behind!” Washington rolled his eyes and continued jogging. Eventually, the two of them arrived at the end of the dark forest. Washington bent down on his knees to catch his breath. “Well, my job ends here.” said Robin Hood. “You have been a mighty fine partner to work with. Can you find your way from here?” “Oh yes, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have been a very great help for