The used car salesman approached, grinning broadly, and said to Robin...

..."Just put that baby on the lot this morning. I guarantee it won't last the day."

Robin looked at the plaid sports coat, and the cheap shoes the salesman was wearing, and sensed that she would be able to get what she wanted without much effort.

"It seems like a nice car, does it get good mileage?"

"Little lady, a quarter tank with this car will get you at least to the state line. Let me get the keys, so we can take it out for a little spin."

As the salesman turned, and walked back into his cubicle, Robin turned her back to the windowed office, took the pistol out of her pocket, and slid the action slightly open to make sure there was a round in the chamber.

"This "baby" better at least make it to the state line, and then some," she quietly muttered.

by Stewart Lindsay, Buffalo, NY

..."Where's Batman?" Robin started to reply, but the salesman cut him off, saying "Don't answer that, son, we all know that you cape crusaders always run around in tights, and Batman is right now probably down at Penney's getting fit for a new pair; isn't that right son?"

Again Robin tried to talk, but he was cut off again, "Don't worry, I won't tell your secret, he's probably an extra large--don't answer that either. It's really none of my business what size tights you guys wear. You know, I got a pair just like yours in my office, got them from my mother for my birthday. She's really a wonderful gal, even though she is a bit touched. By the way son, what can I do for you?"

"Sir," explained Robin, "can I borrow a can of gas?"

by Joseph L. Rose, Fairfield, CA

..."Hey, this is the car for you!" and he patted the ugly yellow fender of the auto as if it were a beloved pet. "Young lady just about your age traded this in just the other day only because she wanted a different color," he finished, "and it's clean and runs like a top."

Robin could believe that someone would indeed want another color besides this egg yolk eye popper job on this old car. Never in a million years would she drive it unless the car lot was just giving it away.

by Mary, Fredericksburg, TX

..."You are looking at the best car on the lot. This car is perfect for you."

Robin thought, Yeah, sure. Car salesmen are all alike. I wonder if he will sell me the same car when he finds out who I am?

Robin replied, "I think it is about time we met. I just arrived from Florida. I am engaged to your son Steve."

The salesman stammered, "Oh, oh, you are Robin...I, I had no idea; so very nice to meet you. You don't want this 'klunker'. Come over here. You want this shiny red car. My future daughter-in-law gets the best car on the lot."

by Anthony Bagnick, Lake Ariel, PA