The Smith's were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. They had included Senators and Wall Street wizards. They decided to compile a family history a legacy for their children and grandchildren. They hired a fine author. Only one problem arose -- how to handle that great-uncle George who was executed in the electric chair. The author said he could handle the story tactfully. The book appeared. It said ""Great-uncle George occupied a chair of applied electronics at an important government institution was attached to his position by the strongest of ties and his death came as a great shock.""