Not Only Red in the Face

Not Only Red in the Face

Ken Fosse is a company director and he has to sit at a desk all days. He likes to keep fit by going to work every morning. He arrives at the office early, gets out of his shorts and vest and puts on a business suit. Last week, Ken got to his office earlier than usual, dressed in red shorts and a red vest. He had sooner put on his shirt and tie, when the phone rang. Ken picked up the receiver and sat behind his desk. A business colleague has called him up early. Could he see Ken later? Could he bring someone round? Could they check over some figures? Could they think of ways of cutting down expense? Could they put off the meeting till later in the week? Ken was writing down some notes when he noticed the time. “Excuse me” Ken said, “I’ll call you back”. He had just put the receiver down while someone knocked at the door. The Managing Director came into the room with six important guests. “Ah, Ken”, he said “I want to introduce you to our visitors and I’d like you to show them round the company”. “Of course, sir” Ken said and he rose to shake hands, forgetting he still had on his red shorts.