was successful, she would take the train back to the farm, then she and
Morris would go to town with the truck to pick up their newly purchased
bull.
The bidding was furious at the livestock auction, and Lena found
herself bidding on the last remaining bull. It took everything she had
but
ten cents, but she was finally the successful bidder.
Unfortunately, the train home was fifty cents. "Please, Mr. Conductor,
couldn't you make an exception just vunce?" pleaded Lena. "Sorry lady,"
he replied, "but you can send your husband a telegram to tell him your
problem. The office is just down the street."
At the Telegraph office, Lena asked, "Mister, how many words can I send
to
my husband for a dime?" "It's ten cents a word," the clerk answered.
Lena pondered her dilemma, then finally said, "OK, here's da message:
"COMFORTABLE "