THE PIPE

One fine day, John resolved to visit his relatives. He decided to take the train so he could relax and take in the scenery. He bought his ticket, boarded the train, sat down and proceeds to light his pipe. “Aah, what comfort,” he thought as he settled into his seat puffing away enjoying the fragrant heady bouquet of the tobacco. Presently, a young woman carrying a small dog sat down in front of him and began to fan her arms in front of her face. She did not appreciate the aroma of the tobacco and was trying to indicate to John to stop smoking.

John understood what she was trying to do but paid not attention to her. After a while, John placed his pipe on the table in front of him and sank into his chair closing his eyes. The young woman thought that John was asleep, and quickly picked up his pipe and threw it out the window of the moving train. John had noticed a smiled to himself. A few minutes later, the young women stood up to reach for her bag which was stowed in the overhead luggage rack. This was John's opportunity. He picked up the small dog and threw it out the window of the moving train. When the young women returned to her seat, she was shocked to find her dog missing. “Have you seen my dog?” she asked John. “O yes,” replied John, “Your dog went to fetch my pipe.”