Predicted story

 When the boy was fifteen years old, he left school. He had always dreamed of becoming an engine driver, but finding a job was not easy. The main problem was that he had no experience, and most employers were reluctant to hire someone so young and inexperienced.

One day, his father, knowing the boy's aspirations, told him to visit Mr. Bidwell, the manager at the local train depot. The boy's father said, "Go see Mr. Bidwell. He might have something for you." His mother, supportive as ever, added, "Remember to be polite and make a good impression."

Before visiting Mr. Bidwell, the boy sought advice from his friend Alf, who worked at the depot. Alf suggested, "Practice smiling in the garden. You need to look confident and friendly." So, the boy practiced his smile every morning, much to the amusement of the gardener, who thought the boy had gone mad.

When the boy finally met Mr. Bidwell, he was a tall, stern man with a thick mustache and piercing eyes. Mr. Bidwell didn't like boys slouching or having their hands in their pockets. Nervous and eager to impress, the boy forgot to speak up, keep his hands outside his pockets, and stand straight, as Alf had advised him.

Despite the boy's initial nervousness, Mr. Bidwell saw potential in him. He offered the boy two job options: working in the train shed or starting as a trainee on the locomotive. The boy, without hesitation, chose the trainee position on the locomotive.

Alf, who had helped the boy get the meeting, congratulated him and gave him some final advice: "You'll need to do several jobs before you can become an engine driver. But with hard work and determination, you'll get there."

With a heart full of hope and determination, the boy embarked on his journey, ready to tackle any challenges that came his way. He knew it would be a long road, but he was determined to one day drive the engines he admired so much.