Dead End Job
The teacher was getting to know each kid,
and asked them in turn what their fathers did.
“Tell me, what is your Daddy’s job then, Wayne?”
“He’s a motorman, Miss. He drives a train.”
She turned to Humphrey, “And what about you?
Can you tell me, what does your father do?”
“He’s a carpenter, Miss. He works with wood.
“Oh, a craftsman,” she said, “that’s very good.”
After that she enquired of little Fred,
“What does your Dad do?” “Nothing, Miss. He’s dead.”
“Oh dear. What did he do before he died?”
“He clutched at his throat and collapsed on his side.”
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