Mr. Smith Is Dead

A law firm receptionist answered the phone the morning after the firm's senior
partner had passed away unexpectedly.
"Is Mr. Smith there?” asked the client on the phone. "I'm very sorry," the
receptionist answered, "but Mr. Smith passed away last night."
"Is Mr. Smith there?” repeated the client. The receptionist was perplexed.
"Perhaps you didn't understand me, I'm afraid Mr. Smith passed away last night."
"Is Mr. Smith there?” the client again asked. "Ma'am, do you understand what I'm
saying?” said the exasperated receptionist, "Mr. Smith is DEAD!"
"Oh I understand you perfectly," said the client, "I just can't hear it often enough."

Henny Youngman called his lawyer at the firm of Smith, Smith, Smith and Smith.

He asked,"May I speak to Mr. Smith, please?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Smith is in a meeting."

"Then may I speak with Mr. Smith?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Smith Is in court."

"Well, may I speak with Mr. Smith?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Smith is out for the day."

"Then I'd like to speak with Mr. Smith."

"This is Mr. Smith. How can I help you?"