The Trouble With Gossip aka Tell Me A Story aka Rumors

Rainier of the Woodland! Ranger Bill, warrior of the Woodland, struggling against extreme odds, traveling dangerous trails, showing rare courage in the face of disaster, in the air, on horseback, or in a screaming squad car.

Mr. Bill, his mind alert, a ready smile, unswerving, loyal to his mission. And all this in exchange for the satisfaction and pride of a job well done. So that he says, you know when I first started in business there was a lot of dirty work to be cleaned up.

And I said, oh, a lot of treachery, yeah? He says, no, I started as the manager of the laundry. I never know whether to believe you or not, Stovee. He seemed to have an endless supply of jokes.

We've looked all over his house, Fred, but we haven't been able to find where he hides from. I heard him right up here in my think tank. That's where I hide him. He was saying, just because the feller has white hairs all over his hand, that there Hey, nothing going on inside?

Well, I never think that about you old-timer. How about you, Fred? How's business? Oh, looking up, Bill, looking up. Yeah. Now what? I was just thinking about the only way for a business to look up is for it to be flat on its back.

OK. OK. Here, when there's one expression I'll never use again. Well, come on, you young whippersnap. Maybe Bill and Fred have the time to stand around and join, but those of us who work for a living have things to do.

I'll stop by the station later in the morning, Stubby. You know where you can reach me. Maybe today I'll finally get it cleaning out that back rule. Are you cleaning out, please, again? No, I'm cleaning it still. Bye, Bill.