We weren't allowed egos in those days John, if you had one it was knocked out of you pretty quickly.
Ah, yes, good sir .. but, as I recall from observing your instructional and examining techniques in a previous life, your ego level is near perfectly adjusted for both tasks ...
he had taken some of my business cards
.. many have been caught out with that, or similar, techniques. Nonetheless, a delightful yarn .. even if the modern PC folk might not appreciate it.