“Better still, put her in a nice, cheap old folks' home, where someone else can look after her - that'll save you a whole hour a day.”
Get rid of that useless budgerigar. See Miss Daria once every two weeks, if at all. Give up your fifteen-minute review of the day's events.”
Above all, don't squander so much of your precious time on singing, reading and hobnobbing with your so-called friends.”
Incidentally, I'd also advise you to hang a really accurate clock on the wall so you can time your apprentice to the nearest minute.”
“Fine,” said Mr Figaro. “I can manage all that, but what about the time I save?”
“Do I have to pay it in, and if so where, or should I keep it somewhere safe till you collect it? How does the system operate?”
The man in gray gave another thin-lipped smile. “Don't worry, we'll take care of that.”
Rest assured, we won't mislay a single second of the time you save. You'll find you haven't any left over.
“All right,” Mr Figaro said dazedly. “I'll take your word for it.” “You can do so with complete confidence, my dear sir.”
The agent rose to his feet. “And now, permit me to welcome you to the ranks of the great timesaving movement.”
“You're a truly modern and progressive member of the community, Mr Figaro. I congratulate you.”
So saying, he picked up his hat and briefcase. “One moment,” said Mr Figaro. “Shouldn't there be some form of contract?”
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