Tourist In London.

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An American tourist in London skips his tour group and explores the city

on his own. Wandering around and enjoying London, the American soaks up

the local culture and an occasional pint of Guinness.

Walking about, the American quickly discovers a sad truth: he is in a

beautiful, upscale neighbourhood..... big, stately residences... no

pubs, no stores, no restaurants, and worst of all - - NO PUBLIC

RESTROOMS!!

Locating a narrow side street with high walls, he decides to solve the

problem. Unzipped and ready to go, a London Bobbie shows up and says,

"I say, sir, you simply cannot do that here, you know."

"I'm very sorry, Officer," replies the American, "but I really HAVE TO

GO, and I just can't find a public restroom."

"Ah, yes," said the Bobbie. "I understand the problem - just follow me"

He leads him to a back "delivery alley," then along a wall to a gate and

swings it open. "In there," points the Bobbie.

The fellow enters and finds himself in the most beautiful garden he has

ever seen. Manicured grass lawns, statuary, fountains, sculptured

hedges, and huge beds of gorgeous flowers, all in perfect bloom. With

the Bobbie's blessing, the American is quickly unburdened.

"That was really decent of you .... is that "British Hospitality?" asks

the American.

"No," replied the Bobbie, with a satisfied smile on his face, "that's

the French Embassy."