Looking for a child or pet, or simply befriending the householder, are other ruses that have been used.
Those ideas of exploring, fighting and befriending have evolved, but the thrill of discovery remains eternal.
Young and Free is developing a brand new befriending service for young people aged 16 plus in the Bristol area.
Became an apprentice wheelwright in South Shields, befriending the young George Stephenson.
The highest grossing picture musical of its time was both a heartwarming and corny tale of two Army men who set off as a singing duo and ended up befriending two female singers along the way.
