I'll Show You!

A salesman was waxing eloquent about the merits of a certain vacuum cleaner, but a suburban lady wasn't impressed. She suggested that he talk less and show her what the machine could do.

The live - wire salesman snapped into action. He took off his coat, fitted up the cleaner, thrust his arm into the chimney of the open fireplace and brought out a big handful soot, which he scattered over the parlor carpet. He then shoveled some ashes over the rug, adding a big handful of soil from the garden. Then he smiled and rubbed his hands.

“Now,” he exclaimed with enthusiasm. “I'll show you what this vacuum cleaner can do. You 11 be surprised, madam! Where's the electric switch?”

“Switch?” echoed the surprised woman. “We use gas!”

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