The W.C.

An English Lady, while visiting Switzerland, was looking
for a room and asked a local Schoolmaster if he could recommend
any. He took her to several rooms and when everything was
settled she returned home to make the final preparations for
moving. When she arrived home, the thought occurred to her that
she had not seen a W.C. (water closet or bathroom) around the
place. She immediately wrote to the Schoolmaster asking where
the W.C. was. The Schoolmaster didn't know the meaning of the
W.C., so, with the priest's help, they came to the conclusion
that it meant the Wayside Chapel. He sent a letter back to the
English lady which read as follows:

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Dear Madame:

I take great plesure in informing you that the nearest
W.C. is situated only nine miles from the house in a beautiful
grove of trees. It is capable of holding 32 people and it is
open only on Mondays and Thursdays. There are a great number of
people expected during the summer months so I would suggest you
come early although there is usually plenty of standing room.
This is an unfortunate situation especially if you are in the
habit of going regularly. You will no doubt be glad to hear
that a number of people bring their lunch and make a dayof it,
while others who can't afford it just stay for a short time. I
would recommend Thursdays because on that day there is an organ
accompanist. The acoustics are excellent and even the slightest
sound might be heard everywhere.

It may interest you to know that my daughter met her husband
in the W.C. and that they were married there. I can still
vividly remember the rush for seats. Seven people crowded into
seats for four. It was wonderful to see the expressions on
their faces. The newest addition isa bell donated by a wealthy
resident of the district. It rings every time someone enters.
My wife is rather delicate so she has not attended in over a
year. Naturally it pains her very much not to b able to go more
often. I shall be delighted to reserve a seat for you where you
can be seen by all.

Hope this would answer your request.

Sincerely yours,

The Schoolmaster