Summary: <br> <br> A story told by Elder Marvin J. Ashton in the <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1985/04/spencer-w-kimball-a-true-disciple-of-christ?lang=eng&media=video" target="_blank">April 1985 General Conference</a><br> <br> <br> A few years ago I was in my office about 6:30 A.M. I am mentioning that so you will know I was there early—it takes some of us a little longer. My phone rang, and as I answered it, I recognized that special voice that said, “Marvin.”<br> I replied, “Yes, President Kimball.”<br> <br> He said, “Could I come up and see you?”<br> <br> His office is on the first floor, and mine is on the third. (That is the only time I am ever higher than he is.)<br> <br> My reply was, “President Kimball, if you want to see me, I will be right down.”<br> <br> He then responded with, “Would you do that?”<br> <br> He did not exhibit any authority. There was no feeling of “Do you know who this is?” or “You’d better come.” He courteously asked, “Could I come up and see you?” When I told him I would be right down, his voice reflected <a href="http://lds.org/topic/gratitude/" shape="rect">gratitude</a> as he said, “Will you do that?”<br> <br> I went to his office in a hurry. After we shook hands, he handed me a letter and said, “How would you answer this?”<br> <br> I read it quickly and said, “President Kimball, you might want to consider this approach,” and told him what I thought.<br> “I agree,” he said. “That is my thinking also.” He shook my hand, and I was on my way, reflecting about a prophet who asks for counsel and puts himself above no man.<br>
