The two men stood on the lighthouse overlooking the Straits of
Johore.
Through the heavy thunderstorm they could see a small boat
making its way toward them, with a lonely occupant. Suddenly a huge
tide lifted the boat and tossed the man
into the water!
They sprang into action.
Hurriedly they launched their own craft and fought their way
through perilous and treacherous waters to reach the man. At last
they got him aboard.
"It's a good thing you rescued me," the dripping man said
gratefully. "I was coming out to see you about your income
taxes.