Plumber


The plumber at many dollars a day could afford a little persiflage with

the cook in the kitchen where he was theoretically repairing the sink.

The cook was plain-featured, but any diversion was welcome to speed the

hours for which he drew pay. He made a strong impression on the cook,

and when he took his departure, she simpered, and said coyly:



"Thursday is my evenin' off, an' we might go to the movies."



The plumber snorted indignantly.



"What!" he demanded. "On me own time?"



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