One day, all the professional staff of Finkelstein & Cohen, a London firm of solicitors, are called into the chairman's office, one at a time, until only Bernie, the newest, most junior lawyer is left sitting nervously outside.

Finally it's Bernie's turn to be called in. He enters the office and immediately notices the chairman and the other eight directors seated solemnly around a table.

"Bernie," asks the chairman, "have you ever slept with my secretary, Miss Ginsberg?"

"No sir, certainly not." replies Bernie. "I could never do such a thing."

"Are you absolutely sure?" asks the chairman.

"Absolutely sir," replies Bernie. "I've never laid a finger on her."

"Would you swear to that on the torah if asked to do so?" asks the chairman.

"Yes sir," replies Bernie. "I swear I've never had a sexual relationship with your secretary."

"Excellent," says the chairman, smiling at last, "Then I'd like you to be the one to fire her."


torah: the scroll containing the 5 books of Moses.