A Joke My Dad Told Me

The Water Closet

(In England 'water closet' means bathroom)

A newly wedded couple were looking for a house in the country near Wintnigh, England, and after finding a suitable one they started back to their home in the city.  While making their way there, the wife happened to remember that they hadn't noticed whether there was a water closet at the place and decided to write the landlord about it.  Being very modest, however, she hesitated to spell out the words 'water closet' so she referred to it as W. C.  The landlord didn't readily understand what was intended by W.C. but after due consideration decided that Wintnigh Church was intended, therefore he wrote:

Dear Madame,

I very much regret the delay in sending this letter but now take pleasure in informing you that the W.C. is located about nine miles from the house and is capable of seating 1260 people.  This is very unfortunate indeed if you are in the habit of going regular, but undoubtedly you will be interested to know that a great many people take their lunch and make a day of it, while others who can't spare the time, arrive just in time and generally are in too great of a hurry to wait if the place is crowded.  The last time my wife and I went was six years ago and we had to stand all the time we were there.  It may also interest you to know that we are planning to hold a bazaar to raise money for plush seats as that is felt long wanted.  I might mention that it pains me very much to be unable to go more frequently.  It is surely no lack of desire but as we grow older it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather.

Sincerely Yours,

The Landlord

This joke is being "reposted" from my Dad's "Miscellaneous File" where he keeps interesting and often thought-provoking quotes.  Most are "more spiritual" than this particular one, incidentally.