ONE WAY

"This might not be the best time for that, Thomas," Brother Mouthpiece chuckled, stepping to the breach.

"Gee, I just wanted to congratulate him on getting married to Roses," Thomas said, glumly.

"Oh, that was just a rumor," Mr. Michaels informed Thomas. "They didn't really get married."

"Well I'm glad to hear that," Thomas exclaimed, "because then ..."