Busy - Busy - Busy

A out-of-towner in New York decided to re-visit a fine uptown restaurant he'd enjoyed on a previous trip to the city.
Finally catching the eye of an overworked waiter, he began, "Hey, you know, it's been over five years since I first came in here. . ."
"You'll have to wait your turn, sir," replied the harried waiter. "I can only serve one table at a time."
Originally published November 14, 2002.