Yesterday found Herkamer leaving for work with Gertrude's “Bird Pen” in tow. Although he hated this new craft from his wife, Herkamer tried to acquiesce to Gertrude's request to take it to work. Gertrude was now acting as though the bird pen was alive, said several goodbyes to it, and now has called Herkamer wondering if the pen was buckled in to which Herkamer responded by throwing the pen into the car's back seat. One problem developed though, the plastic eye on the bird pen that had fallen off before, now lie upon the front seat starring at Herkamer. To add to Herkamer's dilemma Gertrude was requesting a photo of the “Bird Pen” riding to work with Herkamer. The story continues...
“Uh, Gerty,” Herkamer began with a quivering voice, “The Bird is resting now. He's taking a nap in the back seat.” “What?” responded Gertrude interrogatively, “You put him in the back seat? How did he get back there?” Herkamer was about to answer when he looked down at the eye that was laying on the seat beside him. The eye seemed to talk to Herkamer. and he swore he heard it say, “You better not lie, boy. You better not lie.” So, Herkamer said, “What? What? Honey? Gerty? Gerty? I think I'm losing this call. Can you hear me? Can you hear me, Gerty?” Although Gertrude answered “Herkamer, Herkamer, are you there?” over and over again, Herkamer finally hung up and quickly turned off his phone. Whew, he had avoided that disaster.
Herkamer arrived to work and left the Bird pen and the eye in his car. As soon as he was in his office, he received a phone call from Gertrude. “Herkamer, are you alright?” she asked with a worried tone. Herkamer said, “Oh yes, Gerty, we must have had a bad connection.” “And how is the bird?”Gertrude asked. “Oh, he's fine. Everything is fine. I need to start work now, Gerty. “ Herkamer tried to brush Gertrude off, but she persisted. “How does everyone at work like him?” She asked with gleeful expectancy in her voice and continued, “Does Mary just love it? And how about Jack? What about Dana and Peg?” Herkamer couldn't get a word in edge wise as she continued, “Let me talk to Dana. I know she just loved it and will want to know exactly how I made it.” Before Herkamer could answer Gertrude said, “Oh never mind, I will call her myself. Goodbye Herky, have a great day.” Gertrude abruptly hung up with Herkamer, and in just a moment, he could hear the phone ringing at Dana's desk. “It's her.” Herkamer exclaimed under his breath.
Herkamer heard Dana answer her phone, “Oh hi Gertrude.” so he...
Stay tuned tomorrow for more of the story. Same blog time. Same blog spot. Until tomorrow...Why Say More?
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