Measure 3 cups flour into bowl; answer door. Take bowl off small son's heat; sweep up flour. Measure 3 cups flour into bowl, add shortening. Change baby's diaper, wash shortening from son's hands and face. Add 1/4 cup shortening to flour, mix well. Rock crying baby for 10 minutes. Answer telephone. Put son in tub and scrub well. Scrape flour and shortening mixture from floor, adding enough tears to relive tension. Open 1 can beans and serve with remaining strength.