Object: A tire jack.

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have ever been with your father or mother when they had a flat tire on their car? (Let them answer.) Did it seem like a good time to them? Did they enjoy changing the tire? (Let them answer.) It isn't much fun, is it? As a matter of fact, it is an awful experience, and I don't know anyone who likes to change a tire. But if you think that it is bad for your father or mother, wait until you must do it. As bad as it is, though, I want you to know that it helped me to come to know one of my very best friends. How many of you have met my friend Teddy Tire Jack? (Let them answer.) I am sure that you have a friend like my friend Teddy, but I want you to know that he isn't easy to get to know. As a matter of fact, Teddy has been w…