The Value of Being Polite
Hello
Hello. So are you the cable repair guy?
That I am
Good, Good...
...
Look I have a problem, and I was hoping you could help me with it.
With your cable, right?
Well, that too. But my real problem is that I've killed three people.
What?
Yes, they're all in the garage now, and I'm afraid I'll do it again.
I don't...
And I'd love to go to the police but I just know they'll... well, I guess
what I'm trying to say is do you have many friends and loved ones?
Yes! Yes I have lots and lots of friends and loved ones! All of whom are
expecting me right after this is done!
Oh. Well that's just terrible. Not for you I mean, but, I don't suppose you
know someone then that no one would miss then, knowing all those people
and all?
No, no I love all of them and... Wait, I mean
yes! I know someone exactly like you're describing and I'll just go get
them right now, so you stay right here, and I'll be right back.
Thank you. That's simply too kind of you.
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