(We realize that, in the era of the very late 20th century as this is being written, the title and content of this story are politically incorrect. We apologize for any discomfort, but ask you to remember that the original story was created long before political correctness, and is not intended in any way to be offensive to elephants.) ‘We now know that the elephant is like a wall,’ said the one who touched the side. ‘The evidence is conclusive.’ ‘I believe you are mistaken, sir,’ said the one who touched an ear. ‘The elephant is more like a large fan.’