“Information? I need the number of the Caseway Insurance Company.”

“Would you spell that, please?”

“Certainly. C as in sea. A as in aye. S as in sea. E as in eye. W as in why. A as in are. Y as in you.”

“Just a minute, sir. I’ll connect you with my supervisor.”

“Information. Can I help you?”

“I’d like the number of the Theater Guild, please.”

“One moment, please.” Pause. “I’m sorry sir, I have no listing for a Theodore Guild.”

“No, no. It isn’t a person. It’s an organization. It’s Theater Guild.”

“I told you, sir. I have no listing for a Theodore Guild.”

“Not *Theodore*! *Theater*! The word is *theater*. T-H-E-A-T-E-R!”

“That, *sir*, is NOT the way you spell Theodore.”