„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?”