Okay, this afternoon I was taking a nap and I thought I heard a strange noise from my cell phone. I picked it up and clicked on the line, only to hear a conversation get started.

Here is what I remember:

“Harry (sniff), it’s Joe.”

“Joe, I told you to quit calling me. We kicked you out.”

“But Harry, I can’t quit crying. He said (sniff) he would pick meeee!”

“I’m sorry, Joe. We told you he was bad news.”

“Please let me back in, Harry. I’ll be good (sniff). I promise.”

“Joe, I told you the only way I can stay in charge is by kicking you out. Nothing personal.”

“Harry, I’ll do any(sniff)thing.”

“Joe, I really don’t think there’s anything you can do now to help yourself. And try to stop crying.”

“Harry, I have an idea. When I get up to give my speech Monday, I’ll tear up the written copy and say that I endorse Barack. Would that get me back in?”

“Wow, Joe, if you do that, I might just be able to help you.”

“Thanks, (sniff) Harry.”

“Joe?”

“Yeah, Harry?”

“Will you check my bearings?”

That’s when I hung up.