"Ben," said his grandfather, "I love music. In fact, when your grandma and I were young, music saved my life."

"Really?" asked Ben. "What happened?"

"Well, it was during the great flood. The dam broke, and when the water hit the house, it was knocked right off the foundation. Grandma got on the dining room table and floated out to safety."

"And what about you?"

"Me? I accompanied her on the piano!"