The Lady & The Lavatory or Water Closet (WC)
In the old days, people couldn't count on a public toilet facility when travelling either at home or abroad.
This
supposedly true, short and funny story is about an English woman who
was planning a trip of a lifetime to India. She had booked in to stay in
a small guest house owned by the local schoolmaster. She was concerned
as to whether the guest house contained a WC.
In Britain, a bathroom is occasionally called a WC which stands for "Water Closet".
This,
rather genteel lady wrote to the schoolmaster inquiring about the WC.
The school master who was not very fluent in English, asked the local
priest if he knew the meaning of WC.
Together
they pondered possible meanings of the letters and concluded that the
lady wanted to know if there was a "Wayside Chapel" near the house . . .
a bathroom never entered their minds.
The Hilarious Reply (It could cause Paroxysms of Mirth)
Dear Madam,
I
take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is located 9 miles
from the house. It is located in the middle of a grove of pine trees,
surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding 229 people and
is open on Sundays and Thursdays. As there are many people expected in
the summer months, I suggest you arrive early. There is, however,
plenty of standing room. This is an unfortunate situation especially if
you are in the habit of going regularly.
It
may be of some interest to you that my daughter was married in the WC
as it was there that she met her husband. It was a wonderful event.
There were 10 people in every seat. It was wonderful to see the
expressions on their faces. We can take photos in different angle.
My
wife, sadly, has been ill and unable to go recently. It has been
almost! a year since she went last, which pains her greatly. You will be
pleased to know that many people bring their lunch and make a day of
it. Others prefer to wait till the last minute and arrive just in time.
I
would recommend your ladyship plan to go on a Thursday as there is an
organ accompaniment. The acoustics are excellent and even the most
delicate sounds can be heard everywhere. The newest addition is a bell
which rings every time a person enters. We are holding a bazaar to
provide plush seats for all since many feel it is long needed.
I look
forward to escorting you there myself and seating you in a place where
you can be seen by all.
With deepest regards,
The Schoolmaster.
(It was believed the Iady fainted on receipt of the letter and cancelled her holiday to India immediately)
