One day, Farmer Jones was in town picking up supplies for his farm.
He stopped by the hardware store and picked up a bucket and an anvil.
Then, he stopped by the livestock dealer to buy a couple of chickens and a goose.
However, he now had a problem: How to carry all of his purchases home?
The livestock dealer said, "Why don't you put the anvil in the bucket, carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?"
"Hey, thanks!" the farmer said, and off he went.
While walking he met a little old lady who told him she was lost.
She asked, "Can you tell me how to get to 1515 Mockingbird Lane?"
The farmer said, "Well, as a matter of fact, I live at 1520 Mockingbird Lane.
Let's take my short cut and go down this alley.
We'll be there in no time."
The little old lady said, "I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.
How do I know that when we get into the alley you won't take advantage of me?"
The farmer said, "Heck, lady, I am carrying a bucket, an anvil, two chickens, and a goose.
How in God's name could I possibly do that?"
The little old lady said,
"Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the anvil on top of the bucket,
and I'll hold the chickens."
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