mhatay@sciences.sdsu.edu (Mark Hatay) (03/27/91)
I found this inside a old business card from
Stateside Locker Club, San Diego, CA
A LUCKY MINER IN SOUTH AMERICA
In a South American mining district Mrs. Brown presented her
husband with a 12 pound baby boy. Mr. Brown was so delighted that he
went to the News office and told that he had found a 12 pound nugget of
gold as good as any to be found in South America. The paper, naturally,
sent a reporter to get particulars.this is what happened.
Reporter---Does Mr.Brown live here ?
Mrs.Brown--- he dose.
Reporter---Is he in ?
Mrs.Brown---No he isn't.
Reporter---I understand he found a nugget of gold weighing 12 pounds.
Mrs.Brown---(Seeing the joke.) yes.
Reporter---Can you show me the exact location where it was found ?
Mrs.Brown---I'm afraid Mr.Brown would object as it is private.
Reporter---Is the hole far from here ?
Mrs.Brown---No,it is quite handy.
Reporter---Has Mr.Brown been working the claim long ?
Mrs.Brown---Almost ten months.
Reporter---was Mr.brown the first to work it ?
Mrs.Brown---He thought he was.
Reporter---Was the work difficult ?
Mrs.Brown---It was at first but easier after the shaft opened.
Reporter---Is the water plentiful ?
Mrs.Brown---yes,sufficient to carry on the work.
Reporter---Has he gotten to the bottom yet ?
Mrs.Brown---No , but quite near it.
Reporter---Do you think there are any more nuggets ?
Mrs.Brown---Yes, if the claim is properly worked.
Reporter---Has he worked it since he found the nugget ?
Mrs.Brown---No, but I told him it was time to start.
Reporter---Do you help him ?
Mrs.Brown---I do my level best.
Reporter---do you think he will sell the claim ?
Mrs.Brown---No, he finds too much pleasure in working it himself.
Reporter---Can I see the nugget ?
Mrs.Brown---Certainly.
She brought the baby in for inspection. The embarrassed reporter
departed very fast.
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