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The sounds and tremors of approaching train are sensed and heard. The train is approaching switching destination. The Guard swiftly leaves his little cabin in order to switch the rails. Between the rails of destination, he sees his child seated unaware. There is no time run and gab him to safety, he seem be destined to parish.
There are two emotion surround his heart like snake, choice between love and moral imperative. Love succumbs to the moral imperative. He cries out as he depresses the switch. "I must send the train on proper path." "With two trains colliding there many thousands may parish and in a blink of an eye."
The train rushes forward over the Guards' child. Now the train is some distance away, Child sits undisturbed between the rails.
Yet at a distance, stands there petrified young man, but now he is gray haired as a very old man.
Indeed peoples' commitment to their responsibility is of supreme importance. Often what follow is of benefit for many people.
Yes, judgements must be made by thinking mind.
(This is a translation of a short passage from Latvian observation on work ethic a century ago)