Weekly Amusement (6oc05)

A 7-year-old girl took an uncommon interest in her parents’ monthly budgeting session, looking over their shoulders as they compared checkbook balances and notes. At length, she offered: “I know a way we can save lots of money on long-distance telephone calls.”

The parents were amused and pleased. “And how’s that, dear?” the mother asked.

“We call people when we’re sure they’re not at home.”