The crowded cafeteria sported a large sign reading: “Watch Your Hat and Overcoat.”

Bobby was determined to keep an eye on his coat, and he kept turning every minute, almost choking on his food. His pal, Bubba, kept on eating, without thought of his own coat on the hook.

Finally Bubba said, “Calm down. You can stop watching our overcoats.”

“I’m only watching mine,” replied Bobby. “Yours has been gone for more than half an hour.”


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