Troubling You Again
Published Nov 28, 2004
A robust-looking gentleman ate a fine meal with all the extras at an expensive restaurant, then he summoned the headwaiter. "Do you recall," he asked pleasantly, "how a year ago, I ate just such a repast here and then, because I couldn't pay for it, you had me thrown into the alley like a common bum?"
"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..."
Originally published November 29, 2004.
