Thursday, March 7, 2013

A dangerous transaction...

As Pati and Beebee have traveled, they have noticed that the TP rolls in their hotels have gotten smaller and smaller. Today, Pati noticed that their roll had only about 40 tissues. Upon inspection, he determined that it was actually a new roll!
While trying to learn their way around Cochin, Patti and Beebee walked to a sundries store that was about 10 feet by 15 feet in size. The merchant greeted them and asked what they wanted. At that point, eyes narrowed and voices became low. The merchant said "Sir, I am an honest man, but - out of curiosity - how much do you seek?" Pati held the merchant in a steely gaze and said "At least enough for five American wipes."
The merchant gasped and quickly closed the door to his shop. His voice came in a whisper "Such a thing can be had but it is very difficult and will be very expensive." Pati said he was willing to pay what was needed. The merchant then broached the question of grit and tried to offer extra coarse. Pati said "I will accept nothing rougher than medium." The merchant clicked his tongue and said "Come back - one hour." As Pati and Beebee left they heard pounding and beating sounds from the yard behind the shop. When they returned, the merchant spat out "Thirty rupees!" Pati threw down fifty and said keep the change (since 30 rupees is sixty American cents).
When they carried their prize back to the room (avoiding prying eyes), Beebee quickly hid it in a secret chamber.
Aside from the parts which are not, this is all true! The rest Pati made up.

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