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"In the days when you couldn't count on a public toilet facility,an
English woman was planning a trip to India. She was registered to
stay in a small guest house owned by the local schoolmaster.
She was concerned as to whether the guest house contained a WC. In England,
a bathroom is commonly called a WC which stands for "Water Closet".
She wrote to the schoolmaster inquiring of the facilities about the WC.
The school master, not fluent in English, asked the local priest if
he knew the meaning of WC. Together they pondered possible meanings
of the letters and concluded that the lady wanted to know if there
was a "Wayside Chapel" near the house . . . a bathroom never entered
their minds.
So the schoolmaster wrote the following reply:
Dear Madam,
I take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is located
9 miles from the house. It is located in the middle of a grove
of pine trees, surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding
229 people and is open on Sundays and Thursdays.
As there are many people expected in the summer months, I
suggest you arrive early. There is, however, plenty of standing room.
This is an unfortunate situation especially if you are in the habit
of going regularly.
It may be of some interest to you that my daughter was married
in the WC as it was there that she met her husband. It was a
wonderful event. There were 10 people in every seat. It was
wonderful to see the ex-pressions on their faces.
My wife, sadly, has been ill and unable to go recently. It has
been almost a year since she went last, which pains her greatly. You
will be pleased to know that many people bring their lunch and make
a day of it. Others prefer to wait till the last minute and arrive
just in time!
I would recommend your ladyship plan to go on a Thursday as
there is an organ accompaniment. The acoustics are excellent and even
the most delicate sounds can be heard everywhere.
We are holding a bazaar to provide plush seats for all since
many feel it is long needed. I look forward to escorting you there
myself and seating you in a place where you can be seen by all.
With deepest regards,
The Schoolmaster
The woman never visited India!!!!
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