Shopping for a Pet Joke

A man browsing in a pet shop was approached by an attractive young clerk who asked if she could assist him. "Well," the customer replied, "I'm thinking of getting a pet for a client of mine. He is a semi-invalid; can't get out of the house. Man about 60; very wealthy; nice person.

He has no relatives-so the idea of a pet came to me." The girl considered, then brightening, "I think I have just the thing!" "Good!" said the man. "What kind do you suggest?" Said the young lady; "Me!"

By Edie from Detroit, MI