A great lady had a vacancy on her staff for two senior footmen, and her housekeeper advertised for them in the appropriate journals. Two friends who had worked together for a time as junior footmen applied for the post, and were called to interview. As this was a fairly senior post, the lady decided to interview them herself.

"You have answered my questions most satisfactorily," she said. "Just one more thing. My footmen's livery includes knee breeches, in which they must look smart. So, if you would not mind, please roll your trousers up to the knee so that I can see that your calves are sufficiently shapely.

"Thank you. That is excellent. It only now remains for me to see your testimonials."







Said one to the other as they walked sadly away from the back door ~~

"If you hadn't been so bloody ignorant, we'd have got that job!"

~M~