Fred went to the annual dance at the Deaf and Dumb Institute and was impressed by the way the members were able to feel the vibration, the rhythm and beat of the music. He spotted an attractive girl and with gestures and signs asked her to dance.
She nodded and they were soon whirling around the floor. After a bracket of numbers he made signs of drinking.
She nodded and he took her arm and they headed for the bar. On the way a young man tapped the woman on the shoulder.
“What’s this?” he said, “I thought you were going to have a drink with me?”
“I intend to,” she answered, “as soon as I can get rid of this deaf and dumb bastard.”