The rabbit

[HarryM1BYT]

A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman, “Can I have a pint of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie?“ The barman is amazed, but gives the rabbit a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie. The rabbit drinks the beer, eats the toastie and then leaves. The following night the rabbit returns and again asks for a pint of beer, and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. The barman, now intrigued by the rabbit and the extra drinkers in the pub (because word gets round), gives the rabbit the pint and the Toastie. The rabbit consumes them and leaves. The next night, the pub is packed. In walks the rabbit and places his usual order. The crowd is hushed as the barman serves the rabbit his pint and toastie - and then burst into applause as the rabbit wolfs them down.

The next night there is standing room only in the pub. Coaches have been laid on for the crowds attending. The barman is making more money in one week than he did all last year. In walks the rabbit and says, “A pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman.” The barman says, “I'm sorry rabbit, old mate, but we are right out of Ham and Cheese Toasties.” The rabbit looks aghast. The crowd is hushed. The barman clears his throat nervously and says, “We do have a very nice Cheese and Onion Toastie.” The rabbit looks him in the eye and says, “Are you sure I will like it.” The crowd waits with bated breath. The barman, with a roguish smile says, “Would I would let down one of my best customers? I know you'll love it.” “Ok,' says the rabbit, 'I'll have a pint of beer and a Cheese and Onion Toastie.” The pub erupts with glee as the rabbit quaffs the beer and guzzles the toastie. He then waves to the crowd and leaves ......... NEVER TO RETURN!

One year later, in the now impoverished pub, the barman (who has only served 4 drinks tonight, 3 of which were his) calls time. As he is about to leave the empty bar, he sees a small white form floating in the air. The barman says, “What are you?” The ‘form’ answers, “I am the ghost of the rabbit that used to frequent your pub.” The barman says, 'I remember you. You made me famous. You would come in every night and have a pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. Hundreds came to see you. Then, on your last night we didn't have any Ham and Cheese Toasties. You had a Cheese and Onion one instead.” The rabbit said, “Yes, you promised me that I would love it.” The barman said, “You never came back, what happened?” “I DIED.” “NO!” said the barman. “What from?” After a short pause, the rabbit replied ...

“Mixin-me-toasties.”