An elderly rich English lady decided to retire to Switzerland to enjoy the clean air and obvious tax benefits. A Swiss estate agent shows her around her dream house located in a perfect remote valley with wonderful views. She is ecstatic and returns to England to sell her own house prior to moving.

One night she wakes up remembering she could not recall the location of toilet facilities in her new Swiss home so the next morning she mails the estate agent asking where the WC may be found.

The estate agent not being familiar with the English term WC does some research. Being a meticulous Swiss he carries out research and is pleased to discover that in English WC stands for Wesleyan Chapel. His reply to her is as follows;



“ Dear Madam,

I am pleased to inform you that the WC is located in the neighbouring valley 15 mins drive from your new home. By local law it is not possible to locate one in privately owned property. It is a very pretty building and can accommodate up to 80 persons at one sitting.
I must say I never feel the need to go because I was forced to attend once a week as a child and that is sufficient in my life I believe. However my wife goes each Sunday always at 10am, staying for exactly 55 mins and meets neighbours afterwards for coffee and confections prepared in the very building.
Only last summer our daughter was married there and we had a truly pleasant day with a large crowd of relations and friends.
A local musician brought his horn and played it at the open doorway as local tradition demands.

Our Priest is always in attendance and is pleased to show parties ( maximum 15 persons of mixed sex ) around. His apartment is just across the road so he can keep a close watch and be there to lend a hand if needed.
Local schools bring their pupils frequently and Father Erik is very pleased to show the children everything.
Sadly for some children it is their first experience but hopefully not their last as Father Erik says with a knowing smile.



The municipal authority, which is secular, attempted to close it last year but luckily this did not proceed.
Some say if we join the EU things will change but we Swiss like our traditions and intend to keep the door open always”

Kindest regards

Emile Huber



Despite its many faults the English lady reconsidered and advised the estate agent by return of mail that she decided to remain in Guildford for the time being.

John
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