Disclaimer:  I did not write this story.  All copyrights are retained by the author.  I believe this to be in the public domain, but if anyone knows otherwise, please let me know.

Note:  Please keep in mind this story was published in in 1985 and, presumably, written earler.  What I mean to say is, if there are any Polish or Bulgarian readers, then --

"He wo takes offense when no offense is intended is a fool, and he who takes offense when offense is intended is a greater fool."
 Brigham Young