At the beginning of the school year, Johnny’s teacher was given a lighthearted warning by other staff: “Never make a bet with Little Johnny unless you’re absolutely certain you’ll win.” His reputation for spotting small details and thinking quickly was already well-known around the school.
One afternoon, Johnny raised his hand in class and smiled. “Teacher, I bet I can guess the color of your shoes,” he said confidently. Amused and sure he couldn’t possibly know, the teacher accepted the challenge. “Alright Johnny, I’ll take that bet,” she replied with a grin.
Just before the bell rang, the teacher stepped into the hallway and suddenly realized she had worn a different pair of shoes than usual that morning. It was something she hadn’t paid much attention to, but Johnny seemed so sure of himself that she grew a little curious about how this would turn out.
When the students finally left, Johnny proudly revealed the exact color. The teacher was stunned and asked, “How did you know?” Johnny shrugged and replied, “Because I noticed when you walked past my desk. You forget that little details don’t escape me!” The whole class had a good laugh, and the teacher made a note to herself: never bet against Little Johnny again.