The Man Who Runs Interference #1

A young man named Dick, inspired by his father's belief in education despite their modest farm background, pursues engineering and becomes engaged to a woman named Bill. During a camping trip, Dick rescues Bill from a rattlesnake, demonstrating the kind of protective instincts that define his character. The story then shifts to explain life insurance principles, illustrating how endowment policies and insurance funds support public infrastructure projects including bridges, dams, highways, and railroads, as well as housing improvements in cities.