A man is just about to get a CD out of a cabinet when the phone
in the kitchen rings.
Hello, says the man answering it.
Hi, says a high womans voice. This is Tiffany the
housekeeper.
Oh, says the man. Hi Tiffany.
Hi, Mr. Birschman. Sorry to call so late. I figured youd be back
later, so I planned to leave a message. You see, I had a problem
when I was cleaning the bedroom.
What sort of a problem?
Well, when I was trying to make your bed, your envelope of
emergency money, you know, the one you keep under the matress, it
fell out.
Well, whats the problem, Tiffany?
Well, I wasnt sure just where to put it back, so I just put it
under the bottom left corner. Is that okay?
Yes. Thank you for telling me that, Tiffany. I appreciate
it.
Oh, also, when I was vacuuming the living room, I found that
diamond ring youve been missing.
Thats wonderful, Tiffany! By the way, where did you put
it?
In the jewelry box on the dresser, of course!
And how did you lock it?
First I turned the key to the right, then I pulled it out and
tried the top to make sure it was locked, says the housekeeper,
revealing how well she remembered his instructions.
Good! And where did you put the key?
In the top right cabinet in the kitchen, under the good
china.
Fantastic! says the man, impressed.
Oh, and I took the courtesy of wrapping the keys to the Porsche in
that adorable little box. I know your wife is going to be so
surprised.
Stupendous. Thank you so much, Tiffany. You are really a great
housekeeper.
Thank you, Mr. Birschman, and have a nice night.
You too, Tiffany. Good night.
The man hangs up the phone, turns to his buddy, and says with a
grin, This is going to be the easiest robbery ever!
