“Of course I do,” said the boy. “But first, I've a joke!” “I didn't ask for one, but let's hear it.” “There was a man building a house with bricks below a high bridge. By the end, he had one brick left over. Have you any idea what he did with the last brick?” “I don't.” “He threw it straight up into the air. Tra la la!” And then the boy ran off with his hoop and stick, leaving Maribella standing there frowning at him. “That's not a joke!” she shouted and shook her fist. “Jokes have punchlines! There was no punchline there!” She angrily exhaled and turned back to the alleys. “My word, what an
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