A new Entered Apprentice asked the lodge instructor, "Why did Grand Master Hiram Abif come from Tyre?"
The instructor replied, "Go ask that column over there."
EA: "I don't understand you."
Instructor: "I don't understand me either!"
Dissatisfied, the EA went to the Worshipful Master and reported what had transpired. Then he said, "Was he just being mean? What shall I do?"
The Worhsipful Master replied, "Go ask that column over there."