Abe is of course short for Abraham.
This story is courtesy of an elementary school teacher in the predominately Asian reaches of North York.
First day of school, between classes, he notices there's a kid attracting quite a crowd around his locker. He moves in to investigate, and finds Abraham Wang is handing out free candy.
I week later, he's patrolling his section of hallway at recess, and by golly, there's still a big crowd around Abe's locker - but now Abe is charging money!
Our intrepid educator is now faced with a dilemma. He's just witnessed the old "the first one is free" scam in the hallway right outside his classroom. Does he call Abe on it?
After much to-ing and fro-ing, and even some prevaricating, he decides he must.
It's just the right thing to do.
As fate would have it, Abe Wang is the first student in class next morning.
"Abe, I've been meaning to talk to you about your candy business..."
Abe is a half-beat ahead.
"Ya, sorry about that. I've decided to shut down my business. Didn't think it was right to distract the other kids from why they're in school."
That's a kid in grade six...
Abe Wang is going places!
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