In the middle of lunch, Mrs. Slotnick is interrupted by a committee of workmen who report that her husband has just been badly wounded on the job and is in critical condition at the hospital. She does not say a word and continues eating.

They say again, „Do you hear what we are telling you, Mrs. Slotnick? Your husband was hurt and he is in critical condition!”

„Gentlemen,” she says, „I heard absolutely every word. And as soon as I finish this soup, you are going to hear such a scream!”