ONE MOMENT PLEASE
Ringgg!
"May I help you?"
"Is this PS(alm)1-4518"
"Yes, it is."
"I'd like to speak to the Chief Executive.
And, reverse the charges."
"Sir, this is a toll free number.
One moment please, and we'll connect you."
"You mean you can connect me directly on
the very first try?"
"Certainly sir, this time and every time."
"Boy, he must have a lot of open lines."
"Infinitely so."
"So, then, I don't have to wait until 9:00 a.m.
to call?"
"Sir, you may call at any time, 24/7."
"Would I be able to talk to Walter Cronkite, as well?"
"I'm afraid not, but you could talk to the Chief's Son
if you'd like."
"Wow, that would be terrific.
You know operator, they should have had this toll
free calling to the Chief Executive's office back in the 60's."
"Sir, perhaps your were unaware, but this toll free number
has been available for thousands of years."
"Really, gee, I didn' t know."
"Go ahead, sir, the Chief is on the line, waiting to hear
from you."