The traveling salesman instructed the porter that he must leave the train at Cleveland, where he was due at three o'clock in the morning. He explained that violence might be necessary because he did not wake easily. He emphasized his instructions with a generous tip.
The salesman awoke at six in the morning, with Cleveland far behind. In a rage, he sought the porter. The little man was in a highly dishevelled state and his face was bruised badly. His eyes popped at sight of the furious traveling salesman, who allowed no opportunity for explanations or excuses. He did all the talking, and did it forcibly. When at last the outraged salesman went away, the porter shook his head dismally, and muttered:
"Now, I surely wonder who the hell I put off at Cleveland."
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