Hobbs Six When Allie returned, Mr. Henry was talking to the class about Elders Day. “What are some effective questions you might ask the person you’re interviewing?” he asked. “How about ‘When were you born?’ ” suggested Brad. Pam shook her head. “It’s rude to ask people how old they are,” she proclaimed. “Not in an interview. Right, Mr. Henry? Besides, we already know they’re old or we wouldn’t have picked ’em for Elders Day.” Mr. Henry looked around at the class. “What do the rest of you think?” Finally it was decided that it was okay to ask, and if the person didn’t want to answer, that was okay, too. Mr. Henry added that he wasn’t too concerned about the actual age of the subjects. “I’d rather you choose someone you’re interested in, regardless of age,” he said. “Your parents are your elders, too, you know.” “That makes you an elder, too!” said Joey. “Good thing you have us to keep you young, huh, Mr. Henry?” “I don’t know what I’d do without you, Joey.
