After a dust storm, a crew arrived at a hamlet to assist with the cleanup.
“My porch’s outdoor carpet is so dirty you can’t tell what color it is,” a homeowner lamented. “How will you deal with that?”
“We intend to sweep, perchance to steam—until—ay, there’s the rug!”
John H. Dromey’s short stories have appeared in Mystery Magazine and numerous other publications.
Very good story
Very cute
Fun story. Enjoyed the punning.