New secretary (second day on the job) answers telephone as is told inofficial tones: This is the phone company. We are testing a newcircuit wiring scheme in your offices. Please keep everyone off thephones for the next 10 minutes. We will be verifying the correct wiringof your system by passing HOT STEAM through the wires. Instruct youremployees to place their phones on the floor, or, better yet, wrap themin towels to avoid scalding themselves. We will advise you when thetests are complete USDclickUSD After momentary panic, the secretary beginsa frenzied Paul Revere routine, running from desk to desk whileglancing frequently at her watch. Just as the 10 minutes are about up,she bursts into her boss's office (while he is in the midst of animportant long-distance call) and, screaming, grabs the receiver fromhis hand and flings the whole phone under his desk...
