One day, Karl came to visit me at work. I was really busy, so Karl said he'd help, despite my looking "ugly in that dumb uniform". At first, he was really useful, helping the customers with their groceries and even making small talk. Then, to my amazement, Karl abruptly stopped helping the patrons and turned away, starting to walk out the door. I was completely confused until I saw the source of Karl's anger.
Standing in my line, waiting to ring through his groceries was Gordon Lightfoot. Karl and Gordon Lightfoot have never gotten along, and by the look in Karl's eyes, I knew a reconciliation in the grocery aisle was out of the question. The whole situation was tense, and I was very nervous that Mr. Koch and Mr. Lightfoot would come to blows. Gordon Lightfoot left with his groceries and I was relieved. Karl's fury left as quickly as it came, and things returned to normal. He started giggling moments after Gordon Lightfoot left, and held up a grocery bag. Karl had stolen some of Gordon Lightfoot's groceries, including four packs of Mr. Noodle, two tomatoes and a beach towel! I was very disappointed, but Karl felt that his stealing Gordon Lightfoot's groceries would "teach the old b****** a lesson, once and for all, not to be so f***ing smug." Temper, temper, Karl. |
