| A robust-looking gentleman ate a large meal at an expensive restaurant and topped it off with some fine wine, and then he summoned the headwaiter. “Do you recall,” he asked pleasantly, “how a year ago, I ate just such a wonderful meal here and then, because I couldn’t pay for it, you had me thrown into the alley like a beggar?” “I’m very sorry sir…” began the contrite headwaiter. “Oh, it’s quite all right.” said the guest, “but I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you again…” |