A robust-looking gentleman ate a fine meal at an

expensive restaurant and topped it off with some

Napoleon brandy, 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 gutter 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…”