"How long have you been driving without a tail light, buddy?"
demanded the policeman.

The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a low
moan. His distress was so great that the cop was moved to ease
up on him a bit. "Aw, come now," he said, "you don't have to take
it so hard. It isn't that serious."

"It isn't?" cried the motorist. "What happened to my boat and
trailer?"