The Shovel by Baker Fore and Tom Massey

Imagine rookie architect Jason Clark reporting for his first day on a new job with the Lincoln Construction Company. He is awed by the prospect as he tours the massive building prior to a planned luncheon meeting with his new boss, A. B. Lincoln, president and founder of the company. Jason's becomes curious by a single gold shovel displayed prominently on a wall of the complex."The Shovel" is a first person narrative. Jason Clark relates the story behind the laws of "The Shovel" as told him by the successful A. B. Lincoln.