Lone Wolf
17th October 2008, 11:11 PM
Great news, Mr. Smith," the psychiatrist reported. "After eighteen months of therapy, I can confidently pronounce you completely cured of your kleptomania. You'll never be tempted by such desires again."
"That's great, doctor," said the patient with a sigh of relief.
"And just to prove it, I want you to stop off at one of the big departmental stores on the way home and walk the length of the store. You'll feel no temptation whatsoever to shoplift."
"Oh, doctor, however can I thank you?"
"Well," suggested the doctor, "if you do have a relapse, I could use a microwave."
"That's great, doctor," said the patient with a sigh of relief.
"And just to prove it, I want you to stop off at one of the big departmental stores on the way home and walk the length of the store. You'll feel no temptation whatsoever to shoplift."
"Oh, doctor, however can I thank you?"
"Well," suggested the doctor, "if you do have a relapse, I could use a microwave."