The politician was sitting at his campaign headquarters when the phone
rang. He listened intently, and after a moment his face brightened. When
he hung up, he immediately phoned his mother to tell her the good
news. "Ma," he shouted, "the results are in. I won the election!"
"Honestly?"
The politician's smile faded. "Aw hell, ma, why bring that up at a time
like this?" |
