THE PROBLEMATICAL WALRUS
Stennis was somewhat taken aback when he arrived at work only to find a walrus blocking the entrance to his cubicle. Feigning a lack of concern, he dallied at the water cooler frantically calculating his options.
‘Nice walrus,’ said Artemis, passing by. ‘Had it long?’
‘Huh? Oh yeah. Thanks,’ mumbled Stennis.
‘Harold, what a handsome walrus. Is it really yours?’ said Melody, stepping close to Stennis, causing him to lose any train of thought he might have been boarding.
‘Actually, it belongs to my aunt. I’m kind of looking after it while she’s in Billings, Montana on trial for something or other,’ lied Stennis.
‘Can I help you bathe it? I’ve always dreamed of bathing a walrus,’ cooed the lovely Melody.
‘Oh, I’ve always wanted to take a bath with you … I mean, that is to say … yes, let’s bathe the walrus,’ stammered Stennis.
Walking the walrus to his apartment was no picnic, but Stennis was nevertheless in heaven as he and Melody accomplished the task.
Soon they were married and lived happily ever after with the walrus and a horse they bought later.
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