The key turns and there it is, coming down the hall at you with its tail straight up like a mast. It will not say anything. It will not make a fuss. But that tail went up the second it heard the car, and if you know what it means, it is the best thing that will happen to you today.

Printed on the Comfort Colors 1717: a 6.1-ounce, garment-dyed heavyweight that shows up soft, fits relaxed and boxy, and fades like a favorite because it basically ships as one. Set in worn workshop lettering with a plate rule, printed soft and broken-in.

• 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit, drop shoulder
• Workshop lettering, soft-hand print
• Printed to order in the US

Love you earn means more than love you demand. The tail is the receipt.