The Water Closet

A English lady visited Switzerland and

was having difficulty finding a room, so she

asked the local schoolmaster to help her. After

a satisfactory room had been found, she returned

to her home and did some packing. Suddenly, it

occured to her that she hadn't noticed a W.C.,

(In England, the toilet is called a Water Closet)

so she wrote the schoolmaster about the W.C. The

Schoolmaster not knowing the meaning, asked the

parish priest and together they decided that it

must mean "Wayside Chapel". He wrote her the

following letter:



Dear Madame,



It is my pleasure to inform you that there is a

W.C. just 9 miles from your home, in the center

of a grove of pine trees. It seats 229 people,

and is open on Thursdays and Sundays. This is an

unfortunate situation if you are in the habit of

going regularly. You will, no doubt, be glad to

hear that some people bring their lunches and

make a day of it. I would especially recommend

Thursdays, for then there is an Organ

accompaniment. The accoustics in the W.C. are

excellent; even the most delicate sound can be

heard.

My son was married in the W.C. and there was such

a rush for seats that 10 people had to sit in the

same seat. The looks on their faces were very

interesting.

My wife is sickly, but dedicated. She doesn't go

regularly, and hasn't gone for nearly a year.

I will be glad to reserve a seat in the W.C. for

you, where you will be seen and heard by everyone.

Hoping I have been of some assistance.

Sincerely yours,

The Schoolmaster