We were hoping it would be here by now
but ma'am you will have to wait,
your gratification has been....
delayed.
We are terribly sorry.
Normally the gratification is right on time.
We are dreadfully sorry.
Would you like a cold glass of water while you wait?
Perhaps we could entertain you,
juggling oranges or telling jokes?
There is really no excuse for this
and we think there may have been a thunderstorm
a bomb threat
or an arrow which was aimed at an apple
missed.
We are not sure when gratification will
arrive
in the meantime
may we suggest you read a book
from our library
and sit here by the window.
Gratification will be with you shortly.
May I hang your coat in the
meantime?
